Apprentice Planner

Summary

An opportunity exists for a full time Apprentice Planner to join the Bristol Planning team. Our 5-year apprenticeship will give you knowledge, experience, and the qualification you need to start a career as a Chartered Town Planner. You'll get hands-on experience by working in the largest planning team in the Bristol market.

Annual wage

£23,000 a year

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Pay increases will be aligned with your apprenticeship studies.

Training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Hours

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office or attending university. Days TBC.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on a planning career by combining work and university. It is also suitable for anyone looking for a change of career.

The opportunity is to provide support to the planning team, primarily researching planning policies, planning histories and other planning applications, as well as looking at site reviews and appraisals for clients. This research will be written up into reports to form the basis of advice to clients and the content of planning applications. As the apprentice develops, there will be opportunities to attend meetings with clients and local authorities and to prepare and submit minor planning applications.

The long term potential is for that individual to become a Chartered Town Planner themselves, having developed their skills working within a market leading team. The individual would be client facing over time and therefore communication and interpersonal skills are very important. An outgoing, sociable and presentable individual is required. They need to be proactive and confident.

The individual will be located in the Bristol office.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

An ambitious individual who wants the opportunity to develop a life-long career
Passionate about delivering a sustainable future and making a positive impact in the delivery of planning projects
An enthusiastic team player who thrives by collaborating with others, as well as working well independently
A keen learner who is comfortable tackling new challenges in a fun and fast-paced environment
A motivated solution finder who shows good attention to detail

Where you’ll work

Embassy House

Queens Avenue

Bristol

BS8 1SB

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

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

5 year training programme (Level 7 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate and postgraduate degree, and an APC training programme leading to become a Chartered Town Planner with an RTPI accredited qualification.

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade C / Level 4 or above)
minimum of (grade 104 UCAS points)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Word ad Excel capabilities
Punctual and reliable
Keen and enthusiastic
Thirst for knowledge
Self-motivated
Good written skills
Able to work individually

About this company

Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.

Company benefits

£1,000 sign on bonus

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@savills.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276662.

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Closes on Sunday 3 November

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