Tech-Savvy Construction Planner Apprentice

BPIC Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Pension

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Job summary

GRAHAM Academy seeks a Trainee Planner (Apprentice) in London area to join the Building Division. You will support tender analysis, master programmes, and 4D planning, learning to link 3D models with schedules while contributing to ongoing project progression.

Ideal candidates are studying construction-related disciplines with strong IT skills, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities. Training is fully funded, with clear progression into a career in planning.

Qualifications

• Currently studying, or planning to undertake, a higher or degree-level course in a construction-related discipline.
• Strong interest in technology, engineering and the built environment.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with common Microsoft packages.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in technology, design, or strategy (e.g. ICT, CAD).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time, stay organised, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and apply new tools and techniques.
• Experience in a construction related environment
• Interest in how construction, engineering, or design processes come together.
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts (e.g. timelines, milestones).
• Ability to read drawings and visual information
• Understanding of 3D modelling, design software, or gaming engines (helpful but not essential).
• Creative thinking and ability to visualise how projects fit together

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning team in the analysis of tender information and preparation of tender programmes
• Support the Planning team in the preparation of master programmes
• Analyse and support the Planning team in labour resource and plant
• Support the Planning team in assessing / evaluate construction methods and techniques
• Support the Planning team in the preparation of prelims
• Support the Planning team in preparation procurement and information schedules
• Support 4D Planning - Linking 3d models to programme inc: progress
• Support the Planning team in assessing project progress positions
• Support the Planning team in production of graphical presentations using CAD etc.
• Support and co-ordinate the distribution of programmes
• Support the smooth running of planning department
• Support the Planning team in assessing project progress positions and maintains production control records.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Higher/degree-level construction-related course

Tools

CAD

3D modelling

Microsoft Office

Job description

GRAHAM Academy seeks a Trainee Planner (Apprentice) in London area to join the Building Division. You will support tender analysis, master programmes, and 4D planning, learning to link 3D models with schedules while contributing to ongoing project progression.

Ideal candidates are studying construction-related disciplines with strong IT skills, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities. Training is fully funded, with clear progression into a career in planning.