Level 7 Apprentice Town Planner

Summary

UPP offers an excellent opportunity for a potential candidate to join a dynamic practice which presents genuine prospect for growth and career development. This is the perfect position for someone who has the right attitude and potential, who is passionate about their work and keen to grow in their career.

Annual wage

£28,000 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Hours

Our working hours are 9.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Thursday and 9.00am - 4.00pm Friday. Total hours per week: 37.5

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 4 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

The apprentice will gain a Level 7 Master's Degree from UCL
Successful apprentices will gain a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) fully-accredited qualification from an RTPI accredited Planning Institution.
The apprentice will train at our office in Camden with flexible working arrangements possible
Training will be one day a week

Where you’ll work

LABS ATRIUM

THE STABLES MARKET

CHALK FARM ROAD

LONDON

NW1 8AH

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 COLLEGE LONDON

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Undergraduate with 2:1 or above (grade 2:1 or above)

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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

About this company

UPP is a multi-disciplinary practice consisting of architects and planning consultants. The practice was set up in 2016 as an Urban Planning Consultancy firm and has evolved to include architectural services at all design stages. As of 2021, UPP has a diverse team of 25 people with offices in both London and Spain.

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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

Qualify as a Chartered Town Planner and progress to becoming RTPI accredited Progress to Town Planner level and then work way up to Senior Town Planner / Principal Planner

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