Graduate Planning Management Trainee

Wates, Reading

Graduate Planning Management Trainee

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Wates, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 29c2ea0dd46a4956b01932abef07cc52

Full Job Description

Ready to kickstart your career? Gain hands on experience on the Wates Planning Management Trainee Programme. Join our sought-after Planning Management Trainee Programme, where you'll be given the fantastic opportunity to be part of both preconstruction and construction project teams as they develop construction plans and programmes across a wide range of construction projects including leisure centres, schools, high rise developments, prisons, hospitals, offices and more. Using the knowledge and skills you've learnt on the programme, you'll:

  • Utilise the very latest specialist software to develop programmes and schedules required for large scale construction projects.
  • Support the Planning function to ensure each programme is executed to the highest standard.
  • Become familiar with the planning process and best practice guidance.
  • Monitor and report of project lifecycle including key milestones and risk management.
  • Actively build strong working relationships with the team, clients, subcontractors and peers.
  • Gain first hand insight through site visits to understand building services installations and output levels.

    Passionate about a career in the built environment.
  • Excited to learn and develop new skills.
  • Have a curious nature.
  • Reliable and professional.
  • A problem solver with the ability to think logically.
  • Possess good time management skills.
  • Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.
  • To join our Trainee Programme via the Graduate route, you'll have obtained or be working towards a 2:2 degree in a Cognate degree subject and a full UK driving license is also required. For this position, you will be based from a specific location but our projects are spread across Reading and Newbury, so you will regularly be required to travel between projects in these areas.

    Mentoring, support, and training by industry experts
  • Structured learning plan (a combination of technical and behavioural development)
  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical insurance
  • Car allowance / company car scheme
  • Health & wellness programme
  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays

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