Trainee Planner - Construction

On behalf of a highly successful main contractor, we are keen to speak with individuals who wish to embark on a career in construction and join the team as a Trainee Planner on some of the most prestigious and varied projects in the region. Working on a diverse range of refurbishment and new build projects from £1M to £70M in the education, automotive, leisure, retail and pharmaceutical sectors, the work of the Planning Department underpins the strategy of tenders and live projects by finding the most intelligent and efficient ways to deliver first class buildings. Duties: Making sure projects are built with the right resources and on time, duties will include: * Creating, maintaining and reviewing construction programmes and plans * Dealing with external contractors and suppliers to organise the various phases of the construction programme * Identify methodologies and sequencing that could improve the completion date * Work closely with the construction site teams to provide accurate progress reports, reporting programme risks to the Senior Management All of the above duties wil be supported by a Senior Planner and ongoing training. Skills and Experience: * Good organisation skills with a natural aptitude for planning * An excellent communicator, both verbally and written * Good Microsoft IT skills * Logical approach to problem solving Qualifications: * 3 A-Levels or equivalent at grades C or above The successful candidate with be given the opportunity to attend a part-time construction related academic course to obtain a qualification such as an HNC, HND or a Degree if not already qualified. This would be fully funded by the company. You will be required to travel to sites within the Bedford / Cambridge / Oxford areas so a driving licence is essential