Graduate Planner

Balfour Beatty plc; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Permanent contract

Training & development

Networking events

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is inviting applications for a Graduate Planner as part of its 2027 Early Careers programme. Join a leading international infrastructure group and gain hands-on experience on major UK projects from day one.

Based in Maxim Park (Eurocentral) within the UKCS - Regional Scotland team, you’ll work with experienced colleagues to develop planning and project controls skills for a successful career in infrastructure delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction or Project Management or equivalent field.
• Minimum 2:2 honours degree required.
• Interest in infrastructure and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day planning across projects ensuring programmes stay accurate.
• Develop and update short-term and long-term project programmes.
• Monitor progress, analyse variances, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers and project teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction or Project Management

2:2 honours degree

Job description

About the role

We are Balfour Beatty. You may not know us by name, but you'll recognise what we do. We're a leading international infrastructure group, building, maintaining and improving infrastructure that supports communities for generations to come.

As a Graduate Planner, you'll join our 2027 Early Careers programme and gain hands-on experience while contributing to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. From day one, you'll take on real responsibility, develop technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues who will support your growth. You'll also be part of a supportive graduate community, building the skills, experience and industry-recognised accreditations needed for a successful career.

In this role, you'll join one of our UKCS - Regional Scotland teams as a Graduate Planner, based in Maxim Park (Eurocentral).

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Planner you'll play an important role in supporting the planning and successful delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects. Working alongside experienced planners, engineers, and project teams, you'll apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills needed for a successful career in project planning and project controls.

You'll support with:

• Supporting the day-to-day planning function across projects, helping to ensure programmes remain accurate, updated, and aligned with delivery requirements
• Developing, maintaining, and updating short-term and long-term project programmes to reflect progress and project changes
• Managing and updating project and contractual programmes in line with reporting requirements and project objectives
• Monitoring project progress, analysing programme performance, and identifying variances, risks, and opportunities

Who we're looking for

We value your potential over past experience and are looking for graduates with a degree in Construction or Project Management and a genuine interest in our industry.

To be eligible, you'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 honours degree by the time you start.

We'd love to receive your application if you:

• Are curious, proactive and motivated to develop professionally.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and build positive relationships.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people.
• Take ownership, adapt to challenges and are committed to achieving results.

Why work for us as a Graduate

• Work on high-profile projects that make a real difference, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
• Be part of a supportive early careers network, with structured training and with structured training and coaching from experienced industry professionals.
• Take part in unique development experiences, including residential trips in the Lake District and personal development delivered by our external partners.
• Take ownership of your ongoing professional development, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant to your career path.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits, giving you the freedom to shape a rewards package that works for you.
• 25 days' holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one, reflecting our commitment to your long-term career.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews throughout your programme.
• Opportunities to connect with fellow graduates through networking events, development activities and our Early Careers Showcase.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider business initiatives, community projects and programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

About us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services and creating lasting social value.

At Balfour Beatty, we have been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for more than a century, from healthcare and education facilities to transport and civil engineering projects.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit schemes, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We're looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via [e-mail]