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About the Role

As a Student Construction Planner, you will be part of a planning team that plays a vital role in shaping the built environment by planning and coordinating the delivery of complex construction projects. You will gain hands-on experience, develop technical and problem-solving skills, and learn how to bring complex ideas to life using the latest digital tools, contributing to the strategy that keeps construction projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning team in the analysis of tender information and preparation of tender programmes.
• Support the Planning team in the preparation of master programmes.
• Analyse and support the Planning team in labour resource and plant.
• Support the Planning team in assessing / evaluate construction methods and techniques.
• Support the Planning team in the preparation of prelims.
• Support the Planning team in preparation procurement and information schedules.
• Support 4D Planning – Linking 3d models to programme inc: progress.
• Support the Planning team in assessing project progress positions.
• Support the Planning team in production of graphical presentations using CAD etc.
• Support and co-ordinate the distribution of programmes.
• Support the smooth running of planning department.
• Support the Planning team in assessing project progress positions and maintains production control records.

Requirements

• Currently studying, or planning to undertake, a higher or degree-level course in a construction-related discipline.
• Strong interest in technology, engineering and the built environment.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with common Microsoft packages.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in technology, design, or strategy (e.g. ICT, CAD).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time, stay organised, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and apply new tools and techniques.
• Experience in a construction related environment (Desirable).
• Interest in how construction, engineering, or design processes come together (Desirable).
• Basic knowledge of project management concepts (e.g. timelines, milestones) (Desirable).
• Ability to read drawings and visual information (Desirable).
• Understanding of 3D modelling, design software, or gaming engines (helpful but not essential).
• Creative thinking and ability to visualise how projects fit together (Desirable).
• CSCS card (Desirable).
• Willingness to build strong business acumen combined with creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
• Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports.
• Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.
• Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
• Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer.
• Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.
• Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
• Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way.
• Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes.
• Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives.
• Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.
• Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and commitment.
• Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

Skills

• IT skills
• Microsoft packages
• Logical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Technology interest
• Design interest
• Strategy interest
• ICT
• CAD
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Time management
• Organisation
• Meeting deadlines
• Willingness to learn
• Applying new tools and techniques
• Project management concepts
• Reading drawings
• Visual information interpretation
• 3D modelling
• Design software
• Gaming engines
• Creative thinking
• Visualisation
• Commercial Awareness
• Effective Communication
• Customer Focus
• Influencing
• Initiative
• Team Player
• Negotiation

Location

• Thames Valley
• North West London

Work Type

• Industrial Placement
• Apprenticeship

Experience Level

• Student

Education Level

• Higher or degree-level course in a construction-related discipline

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Pension
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme

About the Company

• At GRAHAM, we are committed to growth and innovation.
• Our business continues to expand.