Trainee Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clean energy and decommissioning seeks a Trainee Project Planner for professional training and development. Candidates will engage in project planning for nuclear and infrastructure projects, gaining valuable qualifications and insights while being part of high-profile roles. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, teamwork, and offers comprehensive training, ensuring a rewarding career path in a dynamic sector.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience in engineering, project, or construction management preferred.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining project structures.
• Developing and maintaining the integrated project schedule.
• Aligning scheduling tools with financial and material demands.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera

Excel

Job description

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Trainee Project Planner, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

Experis Academy

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Trainee Project Planner

Location: Bristol and Glasgow

The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.

The Experis Academy offers an exciting opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled as Project Planners in the clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning sectors. Join our Academy to be trained and developed while representing Experis on leading engineering projects. Our programmes aim to develop talent pools into industry professionals.

We seek ambitious candidates with strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. If you're looking to reskill or develop in project planning, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding experience requiring excellent customer-facing and teamwork skills.

You will support Project Planning activities within a delivery environment, collaborating with like-minded professionals to solve complex problems in nuclear and infrastructure projects.

Training will be provided in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M), including tools like Primavera and Excel, along with soft skills such as negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution through scenario-based workshops.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining project structures
• Developing and maintaining the integrated project schedule
• Aligning scheduling tools with financial and material demand systems
• Providing regular schedule status updates and impact metrics
• Creating resource and cost-loaded schedules for financial and project status reporting

Minimum criteria for applicants:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive in identifying potential issues
• Commitment to high-quality work and continuous learning
• Experience in a delivery environment related to engineering, project, or construction management
• Competitive salary based on a 37-hour week with bonus opportunities
• Entry into a leading clean energy, defence, and decommissioning organization with high-profile roles
• Comprehensive training program including online and on-the-job training
• Opportunity to gain highly valued qualifications

Other benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave