Apprentice Environmental Planner

As an Apprentice Environmental Planner, you will:

·        Work in the Environment & Planning team on a permanent contract, with day release study for your university course. 

·        Learn about town and country planning and its application to the utilities and infrastructure sector.  This will include key environmental learning such as EIA and working alongside our technical specialists for flood, drainage, ecology, archaeology and heritage.

·        Work with your mentor and line manager to achieve your qualifications and manage your workload and studies.  Once you have graduated, you will continue your studies to achieve chartered status of the RTPI.

·        Work across the Environment & Planning Team on live projects and apply your regulatory and legislation knowledge to your day-to-day work; including initial site appraisals, site constraints checks, policy review and application; planning history checks and local plan analysis.

·        Learn how to use data sources and applications and how this can be used in your professional work.  This will include (amongst other things) report writing for all audiences, including for all types of planning application, internal documents, technical notes, strategic advice and due diligence reports.

·        Benefit from a Personal Development Plan to include setting goals and objectives both for your qualifications and for your career progression with Dalcour Maclaren.

Training:

You will be studying your Msc Urban Planning & RTPI accredited by RTPI with the University of the West of England. In addition to your attendance at University our training Academy will support and guide you through your qualification.

Training Outcome:

This is a permanent contract and if opportunities arise for promotion you would be encouraged to take these up. Once you are qualified, you will be eligible for a promotion interview to secure a role as a Planner within DM’s Environment & Planning Team.

Employer Description:
With 600 people in offices across England, Scotland, NI and Wales, opportunities for you to grow, succeed and thrive at Dalcour Maclaren are limitless. We deliver the future by playing our part in building sustainable and improved infrastructure across the UK and beyond. We have a fresh approach to land and the environment for Utilities and Infrastructure, and we embrace new technology to deliver excellent results for all.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday between 9.00am - 5.30pm. Apprentices will be granted time off for training and day release of study at University. Total hours per week: 37.5

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative