Apprentice Planner 2024

About Our Programme:

Galliford Try, a leading construction company, is committed to improving the UK's built environment and delivering lasting change for the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people's lives by building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need; providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress; working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practices and caring for the environment in which we work.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Apprentice Planner to join our team in the East Midlands and East of England. As an Apprentice Planner, you will assist with providing construction planning support to live/onsite projects and, as experience is gained, the job requirements will increase to include planning support for projects in the pre-construction/tender stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain an understanding of Project management, Logistics and Sequencing
• Ascertain and report progress on live projects, utilising Asta Powerproject and associated SiteProgress mobile app
• Update trackers and trial the introduction of new software, where appropriate
• Assist with tender/pre-construction programmes, managing enquiries for temporary services, fencing, security etc
• Interpreting programmes and creating phasing drawings (in Microsoft Powerpoint) including logistics/constraints/plant/access etc
• Visit sites to ascertain conditions and constraints to be taken into account when preparing tender programmes and method statements
• Liaise with internal and external key stakeholders and third parties to establish optimum, compliant programmes
• Collate/Assist/Support in the production of As-Built records
• Assist with the production of clear and concise statements describing the programme strategy and construction methodology
• Develop an understanding of Preliminaries Assessment
• Become familiar with the Galliford Try BMS and Information Management systems

What We Offer:

As a leading construction company, we take our role in society seriously and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working with the freedom to adapt your working life and studies around your home life to achieve a proper balance. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays each year
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it

Requirements:

• Eagerness to learn and get involved in key projects
• Passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Eligibility to work and live in the UK without restriction