Trainee Planner. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Dalkia UK; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider seeks a Trainee Planner as part of a degree apprenticeship, offering hands-on experience in project planning and management. Suitable candidates should possess GCSEs and an HNC in a relevant field, showing enthusiasm for learning and development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Travel expenses for site visits

Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits and retail discounts

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Mentorship from professionals

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science required.
• HNC in a Construction-related subject is required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate project plans, managing resources and timescales.
• Identify inefficiencies in projects and propose solutions.
• Monitor progress and productivity, reporting on key milestones.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

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

HNC or equivalent in a Construction-related subject

HNC in Building Services (desirable)

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
• RTW in the UK (Essential, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role)
• HNC or equivalent in Building Services (Grade Level 4) desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary
• Travel expenses covered for site visits outside your designated office base
• Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible benefits, retail discounts, technology, bikes, and more
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• Mentorship and support 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 to discuss progress, interventions, and additional support

What you'll be doing

• Create, maintain, and communicate robust project plans, managing timescales and resources. Report on progress, productivity, causes, effects, and advise project teams of risks.
• Engage with project teams to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions aligned with contractual operations and business objectives.
• Provide accurate forecasts against contractual milestones and key dates.
• Monitor project progress and productivity, produce and distribute reports, and ensure project variations are communicated and integrated.
• Attend project sites to monitor progress, support resource management, and ensure targets are met.
• Develop resource programmes from tender to project completion.
• Support compliance with planning-related activities, contractual obligations, internal processes, and legislation.

About us

Dalkia UK is a leading provider of energy and technical services, delivering efficient and sustainable solutions across sectors. As part of the EDF Group, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and people development. We focus on delivering value through advanced engineering and energy solutions.

Our strength is in our diverse and skilled people. We prioritise safety, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone we work with.