Trainee Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Trainee Planner, embarking on a diverse and impactful degree apprenticeship. You will gain valuable experience in project planning while being mentored by industry professionals. This role is key to learning how to manage resources effectively and ensure compliance with planning and contractual milestones.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel expenses covered for site visits

Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance

25 days annual leave plus 1 day for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits, retail discounts, technology, bikes, and more

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science Grade 4/C or above essential.
• HNC or equivalent in a Construction-related subject essential.
• Right to Work in the UK essential.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and communicate project plans managing timescales.
• Engage with project teams to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Monitor project progress and produce reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above)

HNC or equivalent in a Construction-related subject

Job description

Job Description

Kickstart your career as a Trainee Planner with our degree apprenticeship! Gain valuable experience in creating, maintaining, and communicating project plans. You will engage with project teams, providing advice to mitigate inefficiencies and develop solutions aligned with business goals and contract operations. Apply today!

Who we’re looking for

• GCSEs, including Maths, English, and Science (Grade 4/C or above) essential
• HNC or equivalent in a Construction-related subject (Grade Level 4) essential
• Right to Work in the UK (Essential, as we cannot provide sponsorship)
• HNC or equivalent in Building Services (Grade Level 4) desirable

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Travel expenses covered for site visits outside your designated office
• Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible benefits, retail discounts, technology, bikes, and more
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• Mentorship from experienced professionals

Your Training Plan

• 3 years of part-time study + 6 months for EPA
• Block release learning at Sheffield Hallam University (4 x 1-week blocks in Feb, May, Sept & Nov)
• Regular progress reviews and support

What you’ll be doing

• Create, maintain, and communicate project plans, managing timescales and resources. Report on progress and advise on risks.
• Engage with project teams to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements aligned with business objectives.
• Provide forecasts against contractual milestones.
• Monitor project progress, produce reports, and ensure variations are communicated and integrated.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and ensure resource availability.
• Develop resource programmes from tender to completion.
• Ensure compliance with planning activities, contractual obligations, and legislation.

About us

Dalkia UK is a leading provider of energy and technical services, part of the EDF Group. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and people development, focusing on delivering value through engineering and energy solutions. Safety is our priority, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all.