Aspiring Construction Planner — Graduate Trainee

Wates Smartspace; Bedford, Manchester, Sunderland; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Health & wellness programme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Day off

Job summary

Wates is offering a Planning Management Trainee programme designed to develop skills in programming, monitoring and managing construction projects from tender through completion. Trainees will work with experienced planning professionals, gaining exposure to pre-construction and construction activities as they build technical and stakeholder management capabilities.

You will support development of project programmes, track milestones and help identify risks and opportunities affecting delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by Sept 2027 with 2:2 or above.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel across project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction programmes and schedules using planning software.
• Monitor project progress and track milestones.
• Identify risks or delays and support project controls.
• Analyse performance data and contribute to progress reports.
• Collaborate with project teams to reflect requirements in programmes.
• Attend site visits to gain practical insights into delivery methods.
• Support planning meetings and discuss progress and resource needs.

Skills

Passion for construction

Curious learner

Team player

Organised

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above)

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Wates is offering a Planning Management Trainee programme designed to develop skills in programming, monitoring and managing construction projects from tender through completion. Trainees will work with experienced planning professionals, gaining exposure to pre-construction and construction activities as they build technical and stakeholder management capabilities.

You will support development of project programmes, track milestones and help identify risks and opportunities affecting delivery,