Officially launched in 2022 the objectives of the McCutcheon Halley Planning Internship programme are:

• To provide Planning Interns with a positive induction experience and a framework within which they can develop their planning skills and get the most out of their experience.
• To ensure consistency with the implementation of company policies and practices.
• To support Interns in developing their skills in a consistent and timely manner, maximising their contribution to their teams and the company during the Internship period.

Every Intern will be provided with:

• An experienced mentor who will supervise their overall experience.
• A buddy, who is normally a member of our current graduate team and who will help guide the Intern through adjusting from academic to working life.

Our programme covers a wide range of real-world learning opportunities such as:

• Experience working with a team of industry-leading professional planning consultants
• Attending client meetings
• Site visits
• Application validation
• Drafting AA screening reports
• Understanding the validation methodology
• Architectural drawing validation
• Understanding EIAR
• Internal seminar participation
• Assisting with the application process
• Project management principles
• Developing research projects
• A certified McCutcheon Halley learning & development training log