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Planner Apprentice
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.
Requirements
- GCSE in English and Maths (grade C/4)
- Degree in Environmental, Architecture, Geography, Surveying (grade 2:2 or above)
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Proactive, organised and keen to build a career in town planning
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Undertake research and analysis of information for planning policy formulation and to prepare material for policy, guidelines and advice.
- Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation and related documents.
- Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies and solutions.
- Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal.
- Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive, relationships.
- Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget.
- Work in partnership.
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Benefits
- Opportunities for learning, growth and mentoring from experienced planners.
- Exposure to real client projects, helping to develop planning knowledge, communication skills, commercial awareness and confidence in a professional setting.
- Opportunities to participate in team meetings, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Encouragement to take part in industry events.
- A clear pathway for growth to senior planner positions, Associate, Associate Director and Director.
About CODE Development Planners Ltd
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.
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Application Process
- After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
- Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 July 2026)
Contact
- ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
- sarahburch@codedp.co.uk
- Reference code: VAC2000039592
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