CHARTERED TOWN PLANNER APPRENTICESHIP

Summary

An opportunity to become a qualified, chartered town planning expert in Cambridge's booming city centre. You will have direct access to and training and guidance from the company principals. Our aim is to take you from joining to becoming an experienced, confident, expert planner in the shortest possible timeframe.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Pay will increase to £16,000 upon satisfactory completion of 6 month probation period

Training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

7 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Meet with clients and fellow professionals and attend site visits
Assist with the preparation of planning appraisals
Assist with liaising with and managing the teams of specialists required to prepare a planning application or appeal
Assist with the preparation, submission and management of planning applications and appeals
Assist with other general professional work, supporting the team’s day-to-day activities
Build a network of contacts over time that will become a useful resource when seeking specialist advice, new clients and for personal development

Where you’ll work

86 St. Barnabas Road
Cambridge
CB1 2BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Undertake research and analysis of information for planning policy formulation and to prepare material for policy, guidelines and advice. Typically this would include spatial development strategies and statutory development plans, development briefs, design guides, sustainability appraisal, materials for inquiry, advocacy or presentations in public or to councillors or clients.
Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation and related documents. Typically, this would include statutory development management, the preparation and submission of planning applications, implementation of plans or schemes for matters such as conservation, environmental improvement, economic development or regeneration, infrastructure, minerals or waste. Site appraisal, feasibility studies and other forms of study preparatory to the submission of a planning application. Planning enforcement, appeals and inquiries.
Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies and solutions. Typically, this would include buildings, public realm, landscaping, villages, towns, cities or other parts of the urban and rural environment.
Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal. Weigh evidence and evaluate alternative planning solutions. Make clear, integrated responses and evidence based decisions. Demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to balance varying objectives.
Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive, relationships. Communicate, negotiate, advocate and mediate effectively and respond appropriately to resolve conflict.
Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget. Use appropriate information technology. Lead and manage a process from start to finish and evaluate the outcome identifying actions for improvement and development.
Work in partnership. Network, create and maintain an environment where information is shared.
Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Negotiate and mediate. Work independently and as part of a team and lead others. Manage work and time. Customer and client care.

Your training plan

One day per week at LSBU School of Architecture and Planning, 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA
4 days per week on the job training and learning
Direct access to company principals for any training, developmment or mentorship needs

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 6 or higher)
Maths (grade 6 or higher)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

We work harder, dig deeper and go further to solve our clients' planning problems and make their interactions with the planning system successful. We look for different angles, perspectives and untapped potential. This means that when we negotiate on their behalf we do so from the strongest possible position. We’re forensic in our analysis, we search for the bigger picture and we argue our clients' cases as though they are our own.

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After this apprenticeship

Senior planner (upon qualificaiton)
Associate
Associate director
Director

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Popham Planning Consultants

Richard Sykes-Popham

richard@popham.co

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309740.

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Closes on Wednesday 30 April 2025

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