Apprentice Planner 2024

Apprentice Planner  

Location: Leicestershire (East Midlands)

About our programme:

We’ve been voted second in TheJobCrowd’s list of Top Construction and Civil Engineering Companies for Apprentices across the UK, and our award-winning Trainee Programme is designed to give you a valuable, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, meet new people and gain an academic qualification. We are also proud to be a platinum member of the % club – an association that recognises employers with at least % of their workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions. 

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society. 

Our development programme consists of five modules and runs in parallel to your permanent job. The modules are designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands-on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

We will also fully fund your academic qualification, the qualification you are enrolled on will be tailored to the role you will be doing, your academic level and personal ambitions. (We offer apprenticeships as well as other qualifications at various levels). 

If you’re eager to start getting hands-on, practical work and gain a recognised qualification, then our Trainee Programmes could be the foundation for your career with Galliford Try.

What you will be doing:

You will be enrolled onto an apprenticeship course in this field, to suit your current educational level. We can offer apprenticeships from a level to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try. The course level will be discussed with you at interview stage and will be confirmed at offer. At the end of the programme, you will gain a qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills for the role throughout.

Alongside this, you will join us as part of our Trainee Development Programme, where you will be given the training and tools to develop your skills through a series of modules over a year period followed by a graduation event.

As an Apprentice Planner, you will assist with providing construction planning support to a small number of 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.

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

This is a full time, permanent role that for projects across the East Midlands and East of England and it is currently expected that a significant volume of work will be in and around Cambridgeshire from early for a period of – years.

Why work with us:

As a leading construction company, we take our role in society seriously, working to improve 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.

We believe success comes from our people, so we create a culture at Galliford Try in which you can thrive, ensuring we nurture an environment where you feel welcomed, valued and included so you are enabled to achieve your potential whatever your background. 

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Health and safety extends to wellbeing at Galliford Try and our ‘Be Well’ programme offers discounts on gym memberships and features advice and support for a range of issues. Our links with Mates in Mind also enable us to support our teams when it comes to the important theme of mental health and our employee assistance programme also provides free / support to those who need it. 

Driven by our values, we are people-orientated and progressive, and our offering is defined by our people. So, if you’re a team player, committed, talented, enthusiastic and want to make a difference to the world around you, join our team and learn from the best.

Our benefits:

On top of a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from flexible working with the freedom to adapt your working life and studies around your home life to achieve a proper balance. 

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

What we’re looking for:

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

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. 

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you. 

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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