Apprentice Town Planner - London

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Town Planner to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting opportunity allows you to embark on a Level 7 RTPI-accredited Apprenticeship while working on diverse projects across Greater London. You'll gain invaluable experience in planning research, client liaison, and site appraisals, all while being supported by UCL. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including paid professional memberships and training from senior staff. If you're passionate about Town Planning and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to work scheme

Early Friday finish

Annual leave: 23 days + Bank Holidays

Paid professional memberships

Paid weekly team drinks

Training and coaching from senior staff

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduate eager to develop a career in Town Planning.
• Undertaking a Level 7 RTPI-accredited Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Responding to initial client enquiries and conducting planning research.
• Assisting with site appraisals and liaising with clients.

Skills

Planning Research

Client Liaison

Site Appraisals

Policy Analysis

Education

Graduate Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Description

Position: Apprentice Town Planner

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: £28,000

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Categories: Town Planning

About the Role

Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic graduate eager to develop a career in Town Planning? Our client, an integrated Architecture and Town Planning consultancy based in London, is looking for an Apprentice Graduate Town Planner. This role involves undertaking a Level 7 RTPI-accredited Apprenticeship, with the goal of becoming RTPI accredited. You will work on diverse projects across Greater London and the South East, including residential developments, community and leisure schemes, refurbishments, conversions, and extensions to commercial and residential properties. Clients include property investment and development companies, educational institutions, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responding to initial client enquiries
• Undertaking planning research
• Assisting with site appraisals
• Liaising with clients and team members
• Conducting planning history searches and policy analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of Planning Statements

Training & Study

The apprenticeship is supported by UCL, requiring one day per week of full-time study. A job offer is conditional upon securing a place at UCL.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, with 1-2 days from home per week
• Salary of £28,000
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early Friday finish at 4pm
• Annual leave: 23 days + Bank Holidays + 1 additional day per year after 2 years (with 3 days off between Christmas and New Year)
• Paid professional memberships
• Paid weekly team drinks
• Training and coaching from senior staff

Application Process

Contact Sam Godsall via email with your CV to be considered. Please note that a valid EU work permit is required for this role.