Town planning apprentice level 4 London
Arup
London, W1T 4BJ
Closes on Friday 21 February
Posted on 2 January 2025
Contents
Summary
Our apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a college, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace.
- Annual wage
- Competitive
- Training course
- Town planning assistant (level 4)
- Hours
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Shift to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 3 September
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Where you’ll work
8 Fitzroy Street
London
W1T 4BJ
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
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Town planning assistant (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
- Data analysis: Research, collate and compare data relating to development proposals, applications and other planning considerations
- Policy analysis: Apply legislation, local and national policy and regulations to projects and casework
- Site analysis: Take and edit site photographs correctly, and take site visit notes accurately
- Report writing: Write reports and summaries and prepare initial documentation for planning proposals and policy representations
- Communication: Communicate effectively with members of the public, clients and other stakeholders. Respond to queries in writing and verbally. Use community engagement techniques to encourage participation in the planning system.
- Casework: Process own casework of projects including checking planning documentation for completeness and taking action in response to missing documentation
- Data monitoring: Consult, create and where necessary maintain records on relevant planning registers
- Mapping: Create accurate drawings, maps and digital illustrations. Interpret drawings and maps, and use appropriate mapping tools
- Presentation – internal: Discuss and present planning information, documentation and findings to colleagues
- Presentation – external: Prepare and deliver presentations to external audiences e.g. members of the public or other community or professional stakeholders
- Administration: Provide administrative support to line managers and peers. Keep an accurate record of meetings. Use appropriate case management systems.
- Data analysis: Research, collate and compare data relating to development proposals, applications and other planning considerations
- Policy analysis: Apply legislation, local and national policy and regulations to projects and casework
- Site analysis: Take and edit site photographs correctly, and take site visit notes accurately
- Report writing: Write reports and summaries and prepare initial documentation for planning proposals and policy representations
- Communication: Communicate effectively with members of the public, clients and other stakeholders. Respond to queries in writing and verbally. Use community engagement techniques to encourage participation in the planning system.
- Casework: Process own casework of projects including checking planning documentation for completeness and taking action in response to missing documentation
- Data monitoring: Consult, create and where necessary maintain records on relevant planning registers
- Mapping: Create accurate drawings, maps and digital illustrations. Interpret drawings and maps, and use appropriate mapping tools
- Presentation – internal: Discuss and present planning information, documentation and findings to colleagues
- Presentation – external: Prepare and deliver presentations to external audiences e.g. members of the public or other community or professional stakeholders
- Administration: Provide administrative support to line managers and peers. Keep an accurate record of meetings. Use appropriate case management systems.
Your training plan
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4/5)
- Maths (grade B/5/6)
- Science (grade C/4/5)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this company
Arup is a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical experts. We use our skills to make a positive difference in the world. This is a brilliant opportunity to build a creative career designing and delivering exciting work in infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services.
After this apprenticeship
Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you'll continue to progress with Arup once you've completed your course.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293706.
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Closes on Friday 21 February
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