Apprentice Environmental Planner

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At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero. 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 a project team to deliver E&P services to clients and develop knowledge to research, interpret, and advise on environmental and planning considerations.

• Spend at least 20% of the contracted working hours studying towards the apprenticeship, including job shadowing, site visits, attending university/training centre, completing exams and assignments, and engaging in company training and development activities with a detailed record of learning activities.
• Achieve satisfactory exam grading and meet formal training course objectives to progress and complete the programme within the agreed time frame.
• Shadow initially and progress towards more independent work, carrying out tasks under limited supervision including generating fee proposals, researching information from various sources (including competence in using MAGIC and finding relevant environmental and planning data), planning, coordinating and reviewing surveys, drafting and preparing reports, understanding site constraints and mitigation techniques, and understanding stakeholder roles (client teams, Local Authority planning officers and technical specialists).
• Take ownership for the quality and accuracy of own work, seek guidance from senior staff when needed, and use initiative to progress work and improve delivery.
• Learn how to prepare draft feasibility assessments and contribute to projects in line with Environmental and Planning guidance, legislation and policy in the UK.
• Provide support to the wider Environmental and Planning team on other projects and contribute ideas to improve systems and processes.
• Maintain good records including timesheets, expense forms and other activity records to assist with client updates and ensure accurate billing; develop commercial awareness.
• Maintain knowledge and skills via company CPD and take responsibility for own learning, scheduling progress review meetings and updating activity records.
• Attend company events and embody DMs values with a positive workplace attitude.
• Carry out work in compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements and policies.

• Satisfy the entry requirements.
• Excellent communication with strong written and verbal skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop, and be self-motivated and organised.
• Team-oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential).

• 104 UCAS Tariff Points (examples: 3 A-levels with grades BCC, or ACD).

• In addition to one of the following: GCSE English Literature or Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).
• 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.

• 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 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
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• EV salary sacrifice scheme after 1 year service
• Sabbatical policy after 3 years service
• Professional development paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health support
• Company events and office socials

Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.

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