Graduate Planner - Penrith - 2026

Balfour Beatty plc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Penrith is seeking a Graduate Planner to join their Early Career development programme. This role involves organising construction projects, developing plans, and ensuring smooth operations. Graduates with at least a 2:2 Honours degree are encouraged to apply for tailored training and career progression opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Tailored support

Great salary and benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree in a relevant field are required.
• Eligibility for the program includes a minimum 2:2 Honours degree.
• Formal training and on-the-job learning will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Organise a major construction project by developing project plans.
• Schedule construction activities and track progress.
• Ensure the project runs smoothly from start to finish.

Skills

Project management skills

Scheduling techniques

Coordination methods

Education

Degree in a relevant field with a minimum 2:2 Honours

Job description

Overview

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, ‘I helped build that’ then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.

BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

What you\'ll be doing

As a Graduate Planner, your role is to help organise a major construction project - making sure every detail is mapped out and on schedule. You\'ll assist in developing project plans, scheduling construction activities, and tracking progress across works. It\'s about ensuring the project runs smoothly from start to finish. You\'ll learn project management skills, scheduling techniques, and coordination methods.

Who we\'re looking for

For Graduates with a degree in a relevant field, our programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. It’s designed to help you transition into your chosen field and build a successful career path. To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills.

Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you\'ll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job—it\'s a pathway to a promising future.