Planner Apprentice

Introduction

This role will include involvement in varied planning projects, advising clients, managing applications, local plan representations and stakeholder engagement within a supportive, commercially minded team where you can develop technical expertise, build client relationships, progress your RTPI career and make a real impact.

About the Employer

CODE Development Planners Ltd is a town planning consultancy based in Kentford, Newmarket, active principally, but not exclusively, in the east and south of England. We provide professional planning advice to clients across a wide range of development projects, including large scale and complex residential, industrial, recreational and community developments. We undertake and lead on site assessments, planning applications, development plan representations, appeals and stakeholder consultation.

Our work involves advising clients on planning strategy, promoting sites through the planning system, liaising with local planning authorities and statutory consultees, and preparing high-quality written submissions and reports. We are commercially minded, client-focused and committed to delivering practical, proactive and innovative planning solutions.

As a small, collaborative consultancy, we offer apprentices the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across live projects, work closely with experienced planners and develop strong technical, communication and client relationship skills.

What You'll Do

• Assist with site assessments, planning history research, policy analysis and the preparation of planning advice. Support the preparation, co-ordination and submission of planning applications, representations, appeals and related documents
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, local planning authorities and statutory consultees, including preparing written and verbal updates and responding to correspondence
• Maintain accurate project documentation, filing systems, contact information and daily timesheets, ensuring confidentiality is upheld
• Manage personal objectives by reviewing progress, seeking feedback and developing new planning-related skills through ongoing learning
• Support team activities and contribute to a collaborative working environment

Training Outcome

With experience, apprentices may progress to senior planner positions, taking on greater responsibility for project management, client relationships and technical expertise. Continued development can lead to roles such as Associate, Associate Director and Director, where leadership, business strategy and specialist knowledge are highly valued. At CODE Development Planners, there is a clear pathway for growth, with each level building on the previous one and offering opportunities for professional and career advancement and increased impact within the organisation.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Time Management
• Willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - C/4
• Essential - Degree - Geography, Planning or a closely related subject - 2:2 or above

Course Information

Course: Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)

Level: 7

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY