Graduate / Trainee Planner

Due to planned growth, they are now in a position to recruit a Graduate / Trainee Planner who will be based from their Manchester office.

Working with their Senior Planners and with regular contact with their Planning Director you’ll get involved in both tender and contract planning with typical duties including;

Supporting with the analysis of construction methodologies looking for areas of improvement.

Liaise with the Client and their representatives on planning matters.

Helping to prepare tender programmes.

Attending client interviews and meetings where you will help to explain programmes and methodology.

Help to prepare master programmes, updating progress and forecasting completions.

Supporting the planning team to identify and mitigate risk whilst ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental considerations are taken in to account.

Work with the rest of the Planning team to identify and champion Best Practice.

To be successful in this role you will need to have worked in a Planning role (Assistant, Graduate or Trainee Planner) for a contractor or consultancy previously.

It’s likely that you will have or be working towards completing a Construction related degree.

You will be based in or be able to commute to the North West of England.

IT literate with experience using specialist planning software – they use ASTA.

You will receive a good salary package with extensive benefits.

The opportunity to work with an award-winning, forward-thinking organisation that have an excellent order book, low staff turnover who provide an exciting environment to work in.

The North West is a growing region where opportunities to advance to Planner level and beyond will be available for the right person