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About the Role

GRAHAM is seeking Student Construction Planners for their Planning Team within the Building Division. This role offers practical experience in planning and coordinating complex construction projects, developing technical and problem-solving skills, and learning to use digital tools to bring projects to life. It's an opportunity to shape the future of the built environment and build the foundations of a rewarding career.

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) (Desirable).
Creative thinking and ability to visualise how projects fit together (Desirable).
CSCS card (Desirable).
Commercial Awareness: show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Effective Communication skills: 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.
Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
Initiative: 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.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

Skills

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

Location

North West England

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.
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A PLANNER
INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTS
Our industrial placements can last from 3-12 months, dependent on your college/university curriculum.
On your placement you will be given the support, guidance and experience which will lay the foundations for a great future in a Construction career.
Show us what you can do and your placement could lead to a company scholarship award and an offer of employment when you graduate.