Trainee Planner

Balfour Beatty; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is offering a Trainee Planner role in Peterborough with hybrid working. You’ll join the @one Alliance with Anglian Water, gaining hands-on experience in developing and monitoring project plans under an experienced Planner.

You’ll learn planning software, collaborate with Site, Commercial, and Engineering teams, and build the foundation for a career in project planning within a major infrastructure programme.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in project planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to translate data into insights.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Computer literacy and willingness to learn planning software.

Responsibilities

• Developing Project Plans – build and maintain robust, detailed project plans.
• Monitoring Project Progress – analyse progress data to identify risks and mitigate delays.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – coordinate with internal and external teams across all phases.
• Risk & Opportunity Management – identify, manage and mitigate risks and maximise opportunities.
• Continuous Learning – training in planning software and project management best practices.

Skills

Interest in project planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literate

UK driving licence

Tools

Planning software

Job description

About the role

Trainee Planner - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid working available)

Balfour Beatty play a key role as part of the {(6) Anglian Water's @one Alliance: Overview | LinkedIn} @Anglian Water’s one Alliance. The Alliance is a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and eight industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. And together, we deliver around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

As we progress through AMP8 – our most ambitious asset management period to date – we’re delivering nature-based and sustainable infrastructure, from wetlands to urban drainage schemes, setting new benchmarks for environmental performance.

Start Your Planning Career with the @one Alliance!

Are you passionate about project planning and eager to develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Do you want to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope? If so, this is your opportunity to continue your career journey within the @one Alliance as a Trainee Planner!

In this role, you will work within an integrated project delivery team, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in developing, monitoring, and maintaining project plans. Under the guidance of an experienced Planner, you will work alongside Site, Commercial, and Engineering teams to learn the skills needed to become a successful Project Planner.

What you'll be doing

What Will You Be Doing?

• Developing Project Plans – Learn how to build and maintain robust, detailed plans that capture the full project scope.
• Monitoring Project Progress – Gather and analyse progress data to identify risks, mitigate delays, and drive efficient project delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure seamless coordination across all project phases to actively deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Risk & Opportunity Management – Help identify, manage, and mitigate risks while finding ways to maximise opportunities.
• Continuous Learning – Gain training in relevant planning software and develop a solid understanding of project management best practices.

Who we're looking for

Who We’re Looking For

• A keen interest in project planning and a proactive, can‑do attitude.
• Experience in Civil Engineering, Water, Wastewater, or M&E (preferred but not essential).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Computer literate, with the willingness to learn planning software.
• A full, clean UK driving licence ( essential).

Why Apply?

• Structured Training & Development – Learn from experienced planners and gain hands‑on experience.
• Career Growth – This role is an excellent stepping stone into a career in project planning.
• Collaborative Culture – Work within a dynamic, supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Make a Real Impact – Play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of major projects.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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