We are a well-established and highly regarded Tier One contractor with our history dating back to 1798, proving that GRAHAM, even in our humblest beginnings, has been delivering lasting impact for clients for over 200 years.
As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic Year Out Placement Student to assist the Planning Department through the role of Trainee Planner.
The role of the Trainee Planner is to provide planning support to the business and project management teams and to comply with all policies and procedures contained within GRAHAM’s governance systems.
The Trainee Planner shall
- Assist/support Planner(s) in the analysis of tender information and preparation of tender programmes
- Assist/support Planner(s) in the preparation of master programmes
- Analyse/assist / support Planner(s) in labour resource and plant
- Assist/support Planner(s) in assessing / evaluate construction methods and techniques
- Assist/support Planner(s) in the preparation of prelims
- Assist/support Planner(s) in preparation procurement and information schedules
- Assist/support 4D Planning – Linking 3d models to programme inc: progress
- Assist/support Planner(s) in assessing project progress positions
- Assist/support Planner(s) in production of graphical presentations using CAD etc.
- Assist/support / co-ordinate the distribution of programmes
- Support the smooth running of planning department
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for Trainee Planner and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
About you
Technical competencies
Essential:
- Hold or working towards a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Construction field
- Ideally some experience in a construction related environment or genuine interest in the industry
- Proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point with
- Have knowledge and understanding of Asta
- Willing to obtain a CSCS card
- Possess full driving licence
- Methodical with a keen eye for detail
- Able to build and maintain credible relationships with colleagues and clients
- Willing to make decisions and take responsibility
Behavioural competencies
Essential:
- Commercial Awareness: understanding of business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
- Leadership skills: Communicates and gets involved in team commitment to a vision,
- 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 and / or with minimal supervision after an initial training period.
- 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.
