Key Takeaways
- Gain practical experience and achieve professional accreditation (CIOB, CIBSE, MICE) on the Graduate Development Programme.
- Work as a trainee planner, learning to prepare detailed project programmes and monitor progress.
- Develop skills in planning software like Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject.
- Suitable for graduates with degrees in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Roles are national, requiring flexibility on location across the UK.
About the Role
Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme helps graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation, and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. The Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.
Professional Accreditation
- CIOB
- CIBSE
- MICE
Role Overview
As a trainee planner, you will work within the Planning Function under the supervision of a Project Planner. The role will involve honing planning and interpersonal skills while learning to prepare detailed project programmes covering the full life cycle of a project. You will monitor progress against the plan weekly, identifying schedule threats and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce detailed project programmes with assistance from the Project Planner and project team members.
- Become competent in producing programmes unaided across all project elements, including design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Develop an understanding of construction delivery techniques and methodologies.
- Liaise with project teams to capture and collate weekly project progress.
- Communicate weekly performance with internal departments.
- Collate production output m/wk or m/man per technique.
- Become conversant in the use of Planning Project Management software packages, such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and Synchro.
- Assist in the development of project-specific planning and production control systems.
- Assist in the production of detailed schedules itemising key logistical constraints.
- Assist in the development of design information release and material delivery schedules to site.
- Assist in producing project progress reports.
Interactions
This role will interact most with the Estimating, Commercial, Construction Delivery, Design Management, and Engineering teams.
Suitable Degree Subjects
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Location
National. Roles are anticipated across the UK. You must be prepared to be flexible about where you work, which may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site.