About Quod

Quod are a specialist, independent consultancy at the cutting-edge of planning and development economics.

Founded in 2010, Quod today employ 80 professionals advising on all aspects of planning, development economics, socio-economics and environmental assessments from offices in London and Leeds.

Quod’s client base includes Argent, Barratt Homes, Bericote, IKEA, Land Securities, Legal and General, Lend Lease, Places for People and Travis Perkins. They also advise some of the country’s largest infrastructure providers including EDF Energy, Thames Water, Transport for London (TfL) and Heathrow Airport Limited.

Quod advise on a wide range of planning issues, providing a bespoke service to suit any requirement and adding particular value to larger or more complex projects requiring a strategic approach.

They uniquely combine mainstream planning advice with industry-leading expertise on socio-economic issues, environmental assessments, infrastructure and development economics including affordable housing and viability.

The firm’s values are integrity, pride, investing in its people, excellence and having fun.

What is it like to work for Quod

Personal Growth

93% of staff agreed:

This job is good for my own personal growth

A training group includes members from all disciplines. They update a schedule that Quod employees have access to for any training requirements, reviewed monthly. This has improved the amount of training the company can provide as it’s easier to book courses.

93% of staff agreed:

This job is good for my own personal growth

My Company

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

The company’s values are Integrity (respecting each other and everyone they do business with), Pride (in everything about Quod), Excellence (they’re a team everyone wants to work with), Investing in people, and having Fun and enjoying what they do.

95% of staff agreed:

My work is an important part of my life

Fair Deal

91% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Quarterly bonuses are awarded to all employees based on team performance and company profit. Though these bonuses are not guaranteed and are at Directors' discretion, they are an effective reward for hard work.

91% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

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Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Holidays

Companies offering a minimum of 25 days annual leave to all employees
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff