Graduate Planning & Projects Coordinator

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Health & wellness programme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Day off

Job summary

Wates in London offers a Planning Management Trainee role to learn how construction programmes are planned, tracked and delivered from tender to completion. You will work with experienced planning professionals, developing skills in programme development, milestone tracking and risk analysis, and gain site exposure through visits and collaboration with design, commercial and delivery teams.

The program combines on-the-job learning, site visits and structured development, with mentoring and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by Sept 2027 with 2:2 or above.
• Travel and mobility required across project sites within region or nationally.
• London placement with potential project/site variation during the programme.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of construction programmes and schedules.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and identify risks or delays.
• Understand planning principles and best practices in construction.
• Analyse performance data and contribute to progress reports.

Skills

Passion for built environment

Curious learner

Team collaboration

Ownership and professionalism

Positive, solution-focused mindset

Organised and adaptable

Commitment to high standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or higher)

Job description

Wates in London offers a Planning Management Trainee role to learn how construction programmes are planned, tracked and delivered from tender to completion. You will work with experienced planning professionals, developing skills in programme development, milestone tracking and risk analysis, and gain site exposure through visits and collaboration with design, commercial and delivery teams.

The program combines on-the-job learning, site visits and structured development, with mentoring and