Construction Planning Trainee: Launch Your Career

Wates Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; 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 Group in London offers a Planning Management Trainee programme that blends pre-construction and site exposure. You will develop programmes, track milestones, and learn planning principles while working with project teams to support delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, mentoring and structured training, with opportunities to pursue industry qualifications and chartership as you progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2:2 or above by September 2027.
• Degree subject must be relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for a career in the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction programmes and schedules using planning software.
• Monitor progress, track milestones and identify risks or delays.
• Analyse project performance data and support reporting for decision-making.
• Collaborate with project, design and delivery teams to ensure accurate programmes.

Skills

Planning software

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Planning software

Job description

Wates Group in London offers a Planning Management Trainee programme that blends pre-construction and site exposure. You will develop programmes, track milestones, and learn planning principles while working with project teams to support delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, mentoring and structured training, with opportunities to pursue industry qualifications and chartership as you progress.