Apprentice Planner
LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Bristol, London
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 24 July 2025)
Posted on 24 June 2025
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Summary
This is a great opportunity to continue your studies at postgraduate level, working towards full Chartered membership of the RTPI at the same time as experiencing the practical application of your knowledge in employment.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
- Training course
- Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
- Hours
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A full-time role is based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Flexible working options available. Please note one day (7.5 hours) of your working week is for classroom and further education learning to be led by your university provider.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The role includes contributing to a range of private and public sector projects in the fields of planning and environmental policy, including plan preparation, assessment and evidence gathering, as well as development management and site-specific planning advice. Examples of the type of tasks this role would involve are:
- Planning policy research and evaluation
- Preparation of materials to support planning applications (e.g. (Planning Statements and Design & Access Statements)
- Assessment of proposed development sites, including site history research
- Activities associated with producing sound planning policies and robust Local Plan evidence documents (including stakeholder consultation and engagement)
- Research and assessments across a broad range of topic areas, including the Green Belt, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and management of natural resources including Green and Blue Infrastructure
- Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment of Local Planning documents (including Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, Minerals & Waste Plans, Local Flood Risk Management Strategies, Forestry Strategies)
Where you'll work
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Beacon Tower, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 4XE
- 250 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
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What you'll learn
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
Training will take place one day per week in connection with London South Bank University.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Degree in:
from any academic background (grade 2.2 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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
The role is based in LUC’s office in Bristol or London. We work in a hybrid model with people being in the office a minimum of two days per week. There will also be travel required to visit sites, client offices and other office locations.
About this company
The role includes the opportunity to share and participate actively in the management and ownership of the business through the Employee Ownership Trust, which places full ownership of the company with the employees.
After this apprenticeship
Potential for long-term career development and opportunities at LUC.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Rebecca Teagle
Rebecca.Teagle@landuse.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327602.
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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 24 July 2025)
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