Construction Planning Trainee: From Site to Programme

Wates; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking motivated individuals to transition from site-based roles into Construction Planning. Learn from experienced planners, receive mentoring, and build a career in programme management on fast-paced fit-out and refurbishment projects.

You'll develop project programmes, work with Project Managers, and gain hands-on exposure to planning tools, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a clear career pathway in one of the UK's leading construction and fit-out

Qualifications

• Background in Site Management, Site Engineering or Project Delivery.
• Willingness to learn and develop specialist planning skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hands-on exposure to fast-paced construction and fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of project programmes across multiple fit out and refurbishment projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and construction teams to understand project requirements and delivery strategies.
• Assist with programme updates, progress reporting and project controls.
• Identify risks, opportunities and programme constraints.
• Learn to create detailed project programmes using industry-leading planning software.
• Support tender and pre-construction teams with programme development and logistics planning.
• Monitor project performance against key milestones and delivery targets.
• Participate in project reviews, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Site management

Project delivery

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Wates Smartspace is seeking motivated individuals to transition from site-based roles into Construction Planning. Learn from experienced planners, receive mentoring, and build a career in programme management on fast-paced fit-out and refurbishment projects.

You'll develop project programmes, work with Project Managers, and gain hands-on exposure to planning tools, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a clear career pathway in one of the UK's leading construction and fit-out