Project Planner Apprentice: Launch Your Construction Career

Msfltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Msfltd in the United Kingdom is offering a Degree Apprentice Project Planner position within the Planning and Programme Management Team. You will receive structured academic learning alongside practical on-the-job training to develop into a competent Project Planner.

Under guidance of experienced Programme Managers, you will learn to develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes, gain experience in NEC contract programming, and contribute to successful project delivery across the

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in construction, engineering or project management.
• Willingness to learn and develop a career in project planning.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Interest in planning and scheduling software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Proactive approach and willingness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Receive structured training in project planning and the use of Microsoft Project and other industry-standard planning and scheduling software, as required.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of tender, baseline and contract programmes.
• Learn how to develop and maintain NEC Clause 31, Clause 32 and compensation event programmes.
• Support Programme Managers with programme updates, revisions and reporting.
• Assist in monitoring project progress against programme milestones and identifying potential risks and delays.
• Attend project meetings, planning workshops and site visits to gain an understanding of project delivery.
• Learn how to sequence construction activities and develop programme logic.
• Support the preparation of look-ahead programmes and project planning reports.
• Gain an understanding of NEC contracts, project controls, planning techniques and construction methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with Project Directors, Programme Managers, Project Managers, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and project teams to support successful project delivery.
• Complete degree apprenticeship studies and apply learning within the workplace.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Logical and analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proactive learning

Attention to detail

Education

Degree apprenticeship (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Msfltd in the United Kingdom is offering a Degree Apprentice Project Planner position within the Planning and Programme Management Team. You will receive structured academic learning alongside practical on-the-job training to develop into a competent Project Planner.

Under guidance of experienced Programme Managers, you will learn to develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes, gain experience in NEC contract programming, and contribute to successful project delivery across the