Town Planning Degree Level Apprenticeship MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Can you imagine contributing to the design, construction and maintenance of everything around us, and on some of the worlds most high profile projects? Using programmes such as computer aided design and building information management, you’ll learn engineering principles and technics to help design and deliver infrastructure and buildings.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£21,200.00

Following a successful probationary period, you will receive bi-annual salary reviews for the entire duration of your apprenticeship As an employee owned business all staff are eligible for a yearly bonus. We also operate a merit bonus scheme
Working week

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration

66 Months
Possible start date

02 Sep 2024
Date posted

13 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Degree
Level 7 (Master's degree)
Reference number

VAC1000205448
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

Balance the economic growth, social and environmental demands and impacts of communities and landowners on towns, cities, and rural areas
Prepare and/or determine statutory planning applications, plans or proposals
Formulate and implement strategic and local planning policy, laws, and practice
Plan for the delivery of infrastructure such as roads, railway stations, minerals and waste, and energy facilities
Identify and analyse issues, courses of action and projects regarding the planning of land and buildings. This includes the allocation of sites and environmental, social or economic resources
Research and assess technical, planning information, data, and surveys
Visit sites to assess the effects of proposals on the surrounding area
Write reports, often of a complex nature, to assess and explain legislation and recommend whether plans should be allowed. These reports will be for a range of groups including politicians, developers, commercial clients and members of the public
Attend and present at planning committees, appeals, and public inquiries.

The training you will be getting

Chartered Town Planner (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard:

You will attend university one day a week to work towards your degree qualification
You will have the full support of your wider team, as well as a line manager, mentor and buddy, and a dedicated learning & development team
You will join our 2 year 'accelerate your future' internal training scheme as well as company provided training sessions

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon completion, we would like to see your continued employment at Mott Macdonald where you can expect to take a more senior role in ongoing and future projects as well as possibly training future junior/apprentice team members.

There is an option to conintue your professional development through further courses, events and company provided training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or equivalent) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science (Grade A*-C) Essential

Things to consider

You may be required to travel for university, work assignments and events including on the odd occasion weekends. Mott will provide you with travel and accommodation costs where needed.

About the employer

We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.

Employer

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

About disability confident

Disabled candidates will generally be offered an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this vacancy. Contact the employer for full details.

Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

https://www.mottmac.com/careers/uk-apprenticeships

Address

10 Fleet Place

EC4M 7RB

Contact

Andrew Challis

andrew.challis@mottmac.co.uk

02087742173

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Training

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Chartered town planner (degree)

Level 7 (Master's degree)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

You will complete our strength based assessment online and an application form. If successful you will have a face2face, or virtual, interview with your future team.