Apprentice Environmental Planner

Dalcour Maclaren Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a passionate individual for a Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will support the Environment and Planning team, contributing to various projects while working towards a MSc in Urban Planning. This role involves undertaking tasks under supervision, attending training, and developing skills related to environmental assessments. Key benefits include health membership, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Vitality Health Membership

Flexible working

Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Discounted gift cards

Sabbatical Policy

Paid study leave

Military service paid leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-wide events

Qualifications

• Satisfy entry requirements as detailed.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Environment and Planning team.
• Develop knowledge of environmental considerations.
• Maintain good records for client updates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Self-motivated and organised

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

104 UCAS Tariff Points

GCSE Grades C/4 in English Literature or Language

Job description

At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.

To work towards a professional qualification (Msc Urban Planning & RTPI) through a combination of on-the-job training and a formal training programme. This role will support the wider Environment and Planning team in daily activities; contribute as part of project team to deliver E&P services to clients and will work toward developing the knowledge required to research, interpret, and advise on a wide range of environmental and planning considerations.

After passing your studies and the necessary end-point assessment, you'll successfully complete your Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship. You'll achieve a MSc Urban Planning award satisfying the educational requirements of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RT). At this stage, you'll be a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and allowed to use the post-nominal letters MRTPI.

Key Activities

• Spend at least 20% of the contracted working hours studying towards the apprenticeship. To include job shadowing, site visits, attending university/training centre, completing exams and assignments, and engaging in company run training & development activities whilst maintaining a detailed record of learning activities.
• To achieve satisfactory exam grading and meet all the formal training course objectives to ensure that they progress and complete their training programme within the agreed time frame.
• Initially shadow and gradually work towards more independent working carrying out a variety of tasks under limited supervision including generating fee proposals, researching information from a variety of sources (including a good level of competence in using MAGIC and understanding where to search for relevant environmental and planning data), planning, coordinating and reviewing surveys, drafting and preparing reports, understanding site constraints and mitigation techniques/solutions and understanding roles that different stakeholders including client teams, Local Authority planning officers and technical specialists have.
• Take ownership for the quality and accuracy of own work, proactively seeking guidance from more senior members of staff whilst also using own initiative as appropriate to progress work and improve delivery.
• Learn how to prepare draft feasibility assessments, and contribute to projects in line with relevant Environmental and Planning related guidance, legislation and policy as applied in UK.
• Provide the wider Environmental and Planning team with assistance on other projects and support team and wider business development by contributing ideas and helping to improve systems and processes.
• Maintain good records including timesheets, expense forms and other records of activities to assist with client updates and ensure accurate billing; show appreciation of commercial awareness and understanding the importance of improving this skill.
• Maintain own knowledge and skills via company run and wider CPD and take responsibility for own learning and progress, scheduling progress review meetings and maintaining an up to date record of activities.
• Attend company events and socials, embracing DM’s values and adopting a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

Key Skills/Experience

• Satisfy the entry requirements (listed below).
• Be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Have a willingness to learn and develop.
• Be self-motivated and organised.
• Be a great #OneTeam player and have a can‑do attitude.
• Have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle (essential).

Entry Requirements As Follows

• 104 UCAS Tariff Points – there are many different ways of achieving this, but for example: 3 A-levels grades BCC, or ACD.

In Addition To One Of The Following

• GCSE Grades C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
• Access: No specific subjects required.
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
• Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
• T Levels: No specific subjects required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
• Professional development – paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.