Planning Apprenticeship

Laing O'Rourke; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking bright school leavers for a Planning Apprenticeship commencing in September 2026. As a trainee planner, you will support the project planner, develop crucial planning and interpersonal skills, and gain insights into construction methodologies. Candidates must possess specific qualifications, including SQA Highers and be eligible to work in the UK. The firm offers a vibrant training environment aimed at transforming the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK and not eligible for sponsorship.
• Strong academic record with specific qualifications.
• Understanding of construction delivery techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed project programmes with assistance from the Project Planner.
• Become competent in producing programmes unaided across all project elements.
• Communicate with project teams to capture weekly project progress.

Skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent

Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering

Minimum 126 UCAS points

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Synchro

Job description

2026- Planning Apprenticeship

We'relooking for bright and motivated school leavers who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become therecognisedleader and transform the construction and engineering industry.

Role Overview

As a trainee planner, you will work with a project planner to provide construction planning support. This role will have a high degree of learning as you hone your planning and interpersonal skills.

Key Deliverables and Accountabilities

• Initially produce detailed projectprogrammeswithassistancefrom the Project Planner and members of the project team
• Become competent in producingprogramesunaided across all elements of a project including design, procurement,constructionand commissioning phases.
• Develop an understanding of construction delivery techniques and methodologies.
• Liaise with the project teams to capture / collate weekly project progress, marking up charts and drawings as necessary with as built information to support the communication of project progress within the project team.
• Communicate with internal departments to give and receive information.
• Collate production output m/wkor m/man pertechnique .
• Become conversant in the use of Planning Project Management software packages, such as Primavera P6,AstaPowerproject and Synchro.
• Assistin the development of theprojectspecific planning and production control systems.
• Assistin the production of detailedschedulesitemisingkey logistical constraints.
• Assistin the development of design information release and material delivery schedules to site.
• Assistin producing project progress reports.

Location

Monkland Replacement Project Lanarkshire

Apprenticeship Level

BSc (Hons) Construction and the Built Environment | Heriot-Watt University

Apprenticeship Provider

Laing O'Rourkecollaboratewith trusted and approved training providers for our apprenticeship delivery.Successful candidates willbe requiredto make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.

Entryrequirements

• SQA Highers at ABBB or equivalent;
• A-Levels at ABC or BBB;
• Scottish Baccalaureate Pass;
• Int. Baccalaureate 29 points.
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering in conjunction with SQA Highers at AAB.
• A combination of qualifications totalling 96 SCQF credits at level 6, or Minimum 126 UCAS points
• You must be eligible to work in the UK. This role is noteligiblefor sponsorship

Our Application Process

We are committed to providing a clear and supportive recruitment journey. Here is what you can expect when applying for one of our apprentice opportunities:

• CV Submission
  Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for.
• Online Assessment
  You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Video Interview
  At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Assessment Centre
  Our in-person assessmentcentres, held at a LOR office,provide an opportunity for youtodemonstrateyour skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.
• Outcome
  We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessmentcentrewithin two weeks.

Application Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible, so youdon'tmiss the opportunity to be considered.

Accessibility and Support

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates.If you require any adjustments or support to your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2026