Graduate
Graduate Planner
Salary negotiable
Kickstart your career in construction planning with a leading European contractor. This Graduate Planner internship offers hands-on experience in schedule development and project controls on major engineering projects.
Key Highlights
- Develop engineering and construction schedules for complex projects
- Gain experience with earned value analysis and delay analysis
- Collaborate with clients and subcontractors on progress updates
- Participate in a comprehensive 18-month graduate development programme
Graduate Planner — Role Overview
This internship provides an opportunity to develop essential planning skills within a fast-paced construction environment. You will contribute to project success through schedule development, progress tracking, and data analysis.
Graduate Planner — Responsibilities
As a Graduate Planner, you will:
- Develop and maintain engineering, construction, and commissioning schedules.
- Create and manage micro schedules.
- Develop and maintain progress databases.
- Update schedule progress, gathering data from various sources.
- Prepare progress reports and milestone projections.
- Conduct delay and float path analysis.
- Perform earned value analysis.
- Verify site progress.
- Attend schedule meetings and liaise with clients and subcontractors.
- Prepare tender schedules, histograms, and resource/cash-loaded schedules.
- Provide data for payment applications and complete contract review reports.
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of schedules and reports.
Graduate Planner — Ideal Candidate
Essential:
- Ideally a 2:1 Honours Degree / Expected 2:1
- Level 8 or relevant bachelor’s degree
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Adaptable and solutions-driven
- Able to work in a team environment
- Pride in the quality and presentation of work
- Good organization & co-ordination skills
- Flexible to travel
- Enthusiastic and energetic
Desirable:
- Experience in the Construction Industry or Trade Background
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Graduate Planner Role
What does a Graduate Planner do in data centre construction?
A Graduate Planner in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
How do I apply for this Graduate Planner position?
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