Trainee Project Planner

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

Job summary

A leading company in clean energy and defence is offering a Trainee Project Planner role in Swindon, aimed at individuals keen to develop their skills in project planning. The position includes comprehensive training in project management and hands-on experience on significant engineering projects, emphasizing teamwork and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Comprehensive training and certification

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience in a delivery-focused environment within engineering or project management preferred.
• Commitment to continuous learning and high-quality work expected.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining project structures.
• Developing and maintaining the integrated project schedule.
• Providing regular status updates and schedule analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Eligibility for SC Clearance

Tools

Primavera

Excel

Job description

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Trainee Project Planner, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

Experis Academy

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

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 as highly skilled Project Planners in the clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning sectors. Join our growing Academy division, where you will be trained and developed while representing Experis on leading engineering accounts. Our programmes aim to develop talent pools into permanent industry professionals.

We seek ambitious candidates with strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. If you are looking to reskill or develop your project planning skills, 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 others to solve complex problems in the nuclear and infrastructure sectors.

As part of the programme, you will receive training and experience in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M), including courses in project management, planning, controls, Primavera, Excel, and soft skills such as negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. Training involves scenario-based workshops for practical application.

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 status updates and schedule analysis
• Creating resource/cost loaded schedules to inform business planning and monitor financial status

Minimum criteria for applicants:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive in identifying potential issues
• Commitment to high-quality work and continuous learning
• Experience in a delivery-focused environment within engineering, project, or construction management

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on a 37-hour week with bonus opportunities
• Entry into a leading clean energy, defence, and civil decommissioning organization
• Comprehensive training and certification opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave