Trainee Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Trainee Project Planner at a leading company specializing in clean energy and defence sectors. Candidates will receive comprehensive training in project management and work alongside industry leaders, supporting project activities while developing key skills in a dynamic environment. The role also includes considerable perks and the potential for permanent placement within the industry.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance or eligibility for SC Clearance.
• Experience in project or construction management is valuable.
• Ambitious candidates looking to reskill or develop project planning skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera

Excel

Job description

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Trainee Project Planner, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Experis Academy

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 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

Locations: Bristol and Glasgow

Qualifications: 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. This role provides training and development while representing Experis on leading engineering accounts. Our programmes aim to develop talent pools to become permanent members of our industry-leading clients.

We seek ambitious candidates with strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. If you're looking to reskill or develop your project planning skills, this could be the right opportunity. The role involves working within a delivery environment, supporting project planning activities, and collaborating to solve complex problems in nuclear and infrastructure projects.

As part of the programme, you'll receive training in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M), including tools like Primavera and Excel, as well as soft skills such as negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution through scenario-based workshops.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Attributes for Applicants:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive in identifying potential issues
• Commitment to high-quality work and learning
• Experience in a delivery environment within engineering, project, or construction management
• Competitive salary based on a 37-hour week with bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to enter a leading market in clean energy and defence sectors
• Comprehensive training including online and on-the-job components
• Highly valued qualifications

Other benefits include:

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