Graduate Planner

Sir Robert McAlpine; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine, is seeking a Graduate Planner in Port Talbot for a major civil engineering project. This role involves assisting in site programme development and reporting, with a focus on planning and progress tracking. Join a family-owned business with a commitment to inclusivity and driving your career forward in a dynamic construction environment.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related field.
• Understanding of planning, programming, and reporting.
• Experience with a main contractor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and validating site programmes.
• Update programmes within master schedules.
• Establish progress records and performance indicators.

Skills

Building sequencing

3D models

Planning

Communication skills

Progress reporting

Education

Construction-related diploma or degree

Tools

Powerproject

Synchro

Job description

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Sir Robert McAlpine is preparing for the commencement of a major programme of construction works in Port Talbot, South Wales. The works will involve heavy construction and civil engineering across various industrial fronts over the next 3 to 4 years, starting with enabling works.

If you are a Civil Engineer with experience in large multi-disciplinary projects worth multi-millions of pounds, we have a great opportunity for you to join our team in Port Talbot. You will work on an interesting, complex, and technically challenging project valued at over £200m, under an NEC contract.

Across the country, you can find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine, including Cornwall's Eden Project, Wales Millennium Centre, Birmingham's Bullring, and London's Emirates Stadium.

Join us now and help deliver the next generation of outstanding projects, continuing our 155-year legacy. As a family-owned business, we offer opportunities to grow your career and proudly build Britain's future heritage.

The Graduate Planner role

• Be part of a planning team, reporting to the project-based Planning Manager.
• Assist with developing and validating site programmes.
• Integrate and update programmes within SRM master programmes.
• Establish and collate progress records, Performance Indicators, dashboards, etc.

Your profile

• A construction-related diploma or degree qualification.
• Good understanding of building sequencing.
• Working knowledge of 3D models, preferably Synchro.
• Competent in using Powerproject.
• Good understanding of planning, programming, and progress reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with a main contractor.

Rewards

We are ready to invest in your future with performance-related progression opportunities. Our rewards packages are competitive and include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.

We invite you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you belong to a group underrepresented in construction. Our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diversity of society. As a family-run business with strong values, we aim to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for all team members.