Apprentice Planner
The Bristol Planning Team work across a variety of sectors including regeneration and mixed-use development, strategic land, and logistics.
Job title
Apprentice Planner
Start date
September 2025
Job Location
Bristol (Embassy House, BS8 1SB)
Salary
£23,000 + £1,000 sign on bonus
Current team information
An opportunity exists for a full time Apprentice Planner to join the Bristol Planning team.
Our 5-year apprenticeship will give you knowledge, experience, and the qualification you need to start a career as a Chartered Town Planner. You'll get hands-on experience by working in the largest planning team in the Bristol market, whilst completing your apprenticeship.
In the office, you will undertake a range of planning work, including research both for clients and to aid the teams knowledge base, preparation of a range of technical documents including planning appraisals and statements and assist with the submission of planning applications.
We are comprised of 6 directors, 2 associate directors; 3 associates; 3 senior planners; 2 planners, 3 graduates; and, 1 secretary / PA. We work collaboratively, which provides the opportunity to work with a variety of people in the team.
We work across a variety of sectors including regeneration and mixed-use development, strategic land and logistics, which means you will get exposure to a range of exciting projects across Bristol and the South West, whilst working towards a professional qualification through a combination of on-the-job training and a formal university programme.
Our key clients include developers and housebuilders, registered providers, landowners, institutional funds and local authorities.
About this role
This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to get a head start on a planning career by combining work and university. It is also suitable for anyone looking for a change of career.
The opportunity is to provide support to the planning team, primarily researching planning policies, planning histories and other planning applications, as well as looking at site reviews and appraisals for clients. This research will be written up into reports to form the basis of advice to clients and the content of planning applications. As the apprentice develops, there will be opportunities to attend meetings with clients and local authorities and to prepare and submit minor planning applications.
The long term potential is for that individual to become a Chartered Town Planner themselves, having developed their skills working within a market leading team. The individual would be client facing over time and therefore communication and interpersonal skills are very important. An outgoing, sociable and presentable individual is required. They need to be proactive and confident.
The individual will be located in the Bristol office.
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- an ambitious individual who wants the opportunity to develop a life-long career
- passionate about delivering a sustainable future and making a positive impact in the delivery of planning projects
- an enthusiastic team player who thrives by collaborating with others, as well as working well independently
- a keen learner who is comfortable tackling new challenges in a fun and fast-paced environment
- a motivated solution finder who shows good attention to detail
How you’ll make an impact
Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.
The successful candidate will have the following skills:
- Word and Excel capabilities
- Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Diligent and detail driven
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated
GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree. You will also need a minimum of 104 UCAS points.
You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.
Working Week
Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office or attending university.
Training
5 year training programme (Level 7 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate and postgraduate degree, and an APC training programme leading to become a Chartered Town Planner with an RTPI accredited qualification.
On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.
Career development
Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.
Benefits
- Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Pension Scheme – Royal London
- Training and APC costs covered
- 25 days annual leave
- Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
- Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
- Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
- Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Company Mobile Phone
Assessment for this role
Application Form – CV and essay question (applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd November)
Assessment Centre – 20th or 21st February 2025 (date will be confirmed in due course), in London Head Office (33 Margaret Street, London, W1G OJD)
Interview – Dates following the Assessment Centre
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- Pathway
- Planning & Urban Design
- Locations
- Bristol
Apprentice Planner
The Bristol Planning Team work across a variety of sectors including regeneration and mixed-use development, strategic land, and logistics.
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