GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Planner (Apprentice) – Interior Fit Out - Northern Ireland

BPIC Network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Subsidised Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Living away from home allowance

Contributory Pension

Job summary

GRAHAM Academy in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, invites applications for a Trainee Planner (Apprentice) in Interior Fit Out. This apprenticeship combines hands-on planning experience with structured training, allowing you to learn alongside experienced planners and project teams.

You will help prepare and maintain project programmes, attend site visits, and develop skills in planning tools and construction methods while earning and studying.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Interest in developing a career within construction planning and project delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of construction or interior fit-out projects.
• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Team in the preparation and maintenance of project and tender programmes.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, resources, procurement schedules, and reporting information.
• Attend site visits, project meetings, and planning workshops to gain practical experience.
• Work closely with project teams to understand construction methodologies and support project delivery.
• Contribute to the effective running of the Planning Department while developing planning knowledge and skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Right to work in UK

Driving licence

Construction experience

Health & Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Planner (Apprentice) – Interior Fit Out - Northern Ireland

Hillsborough, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/10/2026

At GRAHAM, we are committed to developing future talent. As our Interior Fit-Out Division continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Planner to join our team in Northern Ireland.

As a Trainee Planner, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting the planning and delivery of fast‑paced fit‑out and refurbishment projects across a range of sectors. Working alongside experienced Planners, Project Managers, and site teams, you'll develop an understanding of how projects are programmed, coordinated, and successfully delivered from inception through to completion.

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, combining practical workplace experience with structured training and academic study. You'll develop technical, digital, and problem‑solving skills while gaining exposure to industry‑leading planning tools and construction methodologies.

If you're interested in construction, technology, and project delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with GRAHAM.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Team in the preparation and maintenance of project and tender programmes.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, resources, procurement schedules, and reporting information.
• Attend site visits, project meetings, and planning workshops to gain practical experience.
• Work closely with project teams to understand construction methodologies and support project delivery.
• Contribute to the effective running of the Planning Department while developing planning knowledge and skills.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken.

It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A PLANNER

TECHNICIAL APPRENTICESHIP

Technical Apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from GCSE, A Level or BTEC awards, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto a Higher‑Level or Degree Level Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 4 to Level 7.

A Higher Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in the workplace alongside dedicated study time, with all training costs fully funded. These programmes offer a clear route to professional body membership and can lead to a very rewarding and diverse career.

Requirements

• Be willing to undertake a relevant higher-level apprenticeship programme, such as Construction Engineering with Management, Construction Engineering with Surveying, or a similar built environment qualification.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Interest in developing a career within construction planning and project delivery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
• Understanding of construction or interior fit‑out projects.
• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Commercial Awareness:

show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Effective Communication skills

Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus:

Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest

Influencing:

Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative:

is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.

Team Player:

Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

Negotiation

Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected

BENEFITS:

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension