Graduate Town Planner

STRABAG UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to support site visits, engage with planning policies, and prepare relevant documentation. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering and strong communication skills. With a 15-month Graduate Programme, you will receive industry-leading development and mentorship. Join a team dedicated to innovative engineering solutions across major projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering.
• No more than 12 months work experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hardworking with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits and research relevant planning policies.
• Help in the preparation of relevant planning applications and documentation.
• Keep track of planning policy changes and best practices.
• Support community engagement and consultation processes.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders throughout the planning process.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Positive attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

Job description

Introduction

As STRABAG UK continues to grow and expand its major project portfolio, we are excited to announce the need for ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers looking for their next step in the world of Civil Engineering. If you would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, please read the below job description.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering.
• No more than 12 months work experience.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hard working with a positive can-do attitude.

About STRABAG

STRABAG SE is a leading European technology group for construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength. Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain. We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle from conception, planning, and construction, through operation and facility management, to repurposing or deconstruction.

STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world‑leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors. Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Woodsmith Project, and a range of other industrial and commercial projects – most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans. At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

Graduate Programme

The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed to provide you with powerful development and experience, giving you an incredible start to your career with us. It starts with your induction week, held offsite, where together we focus on communication, teamwork and connection. You will learn more about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You will also be introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout.

The programme is 15 months in duration and offers industry‑leading development. It is intense but hugely rewarding and on successful completion you will receive accreditations and qualifications from industry‑recognised bodies such as:

• The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Association for Project Management (APM)
• Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• British Tunnelling Society (BTS)
• The Institute of Leadership (IOL)

You will also begin your journey with professional associations such as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Recruitment & Selection Process

• Application
• Online assessment
• Shortlisting
• Graduate Assessment Centre

Role Requirements

• Carry out site visits and research relevant planning policies.
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Help in the preparation of relevant planning applications and associated documentation.
• Keep track of planning policy changes, methods and best practices, bringing relevant changes into the workplace.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities.
• Support community engagement and community consultation processes.
• Support coordination of planning tasks with project delivery teams.
• Support with regular assurance activity to monitor compliance.
• Support with the management of consents.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire planning process.

Contact

Recruitment Team
Buckingham Gate
SW1E 6AS

Applications online.

Next Steps Post Application

• Screening der Bewerbungsunterlagen sorgfltige Durchsicht und Analyse der eingereichten Dokumente
• Entscheidung, ob ein Vorstellungsgesprch gefhrt wird
• Kennenlernen in virtuellen oder persnlichen Bewerbungsgesprchen die Anzahl der Gesprche variiert dabei je nach Position
• Willkommen bei der STRABAG SE Klrung des Angebots und der letzten Details bezglich des Einstiegs

Das passiert nach der erfolgreichen Bewerbung

• Screening der Bewerbungsunterlagen sorgfltige Durchsicht und Analyse der eingereichten Dokumente
• Entscheidung, ob ein Vorstellungsgesprch gefhrt wird
• Kennenlernen in virtuellen oder persnlichen Bewerbungsgesprchen die Anzahl der Gesprche variiert dabei je nach Position
• Willkommen bei der STRABAG SE Klrung des Angebots und der letzten Details bezglich des Einstiegs