Planning Graduate Management Trainee (office-based)

Wates Group; Greater London; In loco; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Health & wellness programme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Day off

Descrizione del lavoro

Wates Group in London is launching a Planning Management Trainee programme to help plan and coordinate the delivery of construction projects. You will work with planning professionals, gaining exposure from tender through to completion.

Over the programme you will develop programmes, monitor progress, analyse performance data and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient project delivery. Training and chartership support are provided.

Competenze

• Be passionate about building a career in the built environment.
• Be curious, eager to learn and committed to your personal development.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Take ownership of your work and act with integrity and professionalism.
• Approach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Be organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.
• Be committed to delivering high standards and making a positive impact.

Mansioni

• Support the development and maintenance of construction programmes and schedules using industry-leading planning software.
• Assist with monitoring project progress, tracking key milestones and identifying potential risks or delays to project delivery.
• Develop an understanding of planning principles, methodologies and best practice within the construction industry.
• Help analyse project performance data and contribute to reports that support decision-making and project controls.
• Work closely with project, design, commercial and delivery teams to ensure programmes reflect project requirements and objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Attend site visits to gain practical insight into construction activities, sequencing and delivery methods.
• Support planning meetings and contribute to discussions around project progress, resource requirements and programme improvements.
• Develop an understanding of how effective planning supports safe, efficient and successful project delivery.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Curious

Organised

Ownership

Positive mindset

Adaptable

Formazione

Bachelor's degree 2:2 or above

Descrizione del lavoro

About The Opportunity

As a Planning Management Trainee at Wates, you'll play an important role in helping to plan and coordinate the successful delivery of a wide range of construction projects. Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you'll gain exposure to both pre-construction and construction activities, learning how projects are programmed, monitored and managed from initial tender through to completion.

About The Opportunity

As a Planning Management Trainee at Wates, you'll play an important role in helping to plan and coordinate the successful delivery of a wide range of construction projects. Working alongside experienced planning professionals, you'll gain exposure to both pre-construction and construction activities, learning how projects are programmed, monitored and managed from initial tender through to completion.

What You Will Do

Over the course of the programme, you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of construction programmes and schedules using industry-leading planning software.
• Assist with monitoring project progress, tracking key milestones and identifying potential risks or delays to project delivery.
• Develop an understanding of planning principles, methodologies and best practice within the construction industry.
• Help analyse project performance data and contribute to reports that support decision-making and project controls.
• Work closely with project, design, commercial and delivery teams to ensure programmes reflect project requirements and objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Attend site visits to gain practical insight into construction activities, sequencing and delivery methods.
• Support planning meetings and contribute to discussions around project progress, resource requirements and programme improvements.
• Develop an understanding of how effective planning supports safe, efficient and successful project delivery.

About You

To be successful, you will:

• Be passionate about building a career in the built environment.
• Be curious, eager to learn and committed to your personal development.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Take ownership of your work and act with integrity and professionalism.
• Approach challenges with a positive, solution-focused mindset.
• Be organised, adaptable and able to prioritise effectively.
• Be committed to delivering high standards and making a positive impact.

What's in it for you?

At Wates, we're committed to helping you build a successful career in construction. Alongside hands-on experience in your chosen career pathway, graduates who do not hold a degree in a construction-related subject will be enrolled onto a relevant Level 4 apprenticeship, providing additional learning and development to help accelerate your career in the built environment.

You'll also benefit from mentoring, structured training, behavioural workshops and support from experienced professionals throughout your programme. We encourage and support our trainees to continue their professional development through industry-recognised qualifications and, where applicable, work towards chartership.

In Addition, We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Car allowance
• Health & wellness programme
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday Day off

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for this programme, you must:

• By September 2027, you must have obtained a bachelor's degree with a predicted or achieved classification of 2:2 or above.

Location:

London

Important: Travel Requirements

As a project-based business, our teams work across a variety of locations. Depending on the role, you may be required to work from different project sites within the region or nationally throughout the programme.

Please carefully consider this requirement before applying, as travel and mobility are essential parts of the role. Successful candidates must be willing to travel in line with project and business need.

Applications close on 10 November 2026

About Wates

Established in 1897, we are one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. With 6,000 employees and now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we're committed to the long-term sustainability of the built environment and to making our industry more inclusiveand representative of the communities we work in.

With multiple businesses working across the built environment, we can offer a wide range of career opportunities.

As part of our trainee programme, you'll join a network of around 200 peers, learning and working together as you build connections and develop your career at Wates.

Our commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where everyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be happy to support you. To discuss your requirements, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note that some roles may require additional pre-employment checks due to the nature of the work.