Trainee Planner - Construction in Paisley

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing, and Maintenance. We employ over 280 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland. As part of our 2026 Trainee Recruitment intake we are looking to recruit a Trainee Planner.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist in Creating Tender Programmes and Schedules: Learn to use tools like Microsoft Project and/or Asta to support the creation of tender programmes and project schedules, with supervision and training.
• Maintain and Process Team Information: Help collect, organise, and manage information from team members, ensuring it follows a controlled process, under the mentorship of senior staff.
• Monitor Project Progress: Assist in tracking the progress of live sites and pre-construction phases by updating logs, attending meetings, and learning to use progress evaluation tools.
• Learn and Apply Planning Standards: Gain knowledge of agreed planning standards and assist in applying them with oversight from experienced team members.
• Support in Cause & Effect Analysis: Learn how to prepare Cause & Effect Programmes by observing and assisting with their creation to understand delay positions.
• Assist with Mitigation Programmes: Contribute to the development of mitigation programmes by supporting senior staff and learning the principles behind them.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain: Help communicate with critical members of the supply chain to understand the process of producing accurate timescales and logic under supervision.
• Support the Bid Programme Process: Assist in collating information and managing the Bid Programme, contributing to the development of bid responses that meet and exceed client expectations.

Candidate:

• Have a willingness to learn
• Be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Have strong IT Skills
• Have excellent communication skills and be capable of multi-tasking
• Be adaptable to change within a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability work both as part of a team and by using their own initiative

Why work for us?

At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company's Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Additional holidays for long service.

As gold accredited members of The 5% Club, we are committed to the continued development of all employees, and successful candidates will be given full support to start/complete their academic studies and be given the platform to establish themselves in their career.