We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers who will\u202Fbring energy,\u202Fnew ideas\u202Fand\u202Fa\u202Ffresh perspective\u202Fto help us\u202Fbecome the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.\u202F\u202F \n\nRole Overview \n\nAs a trainee planner, you will work with a project planner to provide planning support. This role will have a high degree of learning as you hone your planning and interpersonal skills.\n\nMEP Planning & Coordination\n\nDevelop a foundational understanding of MEP systems, installation sequences, and construction techniques.\n\nSupport the coordination of all MEP planning activities across the project. Assist in integrating MEP works into the master programme, ensuring alignment with overall project milestones. Work closely with the planning and site teams to identify interfaces between MEP and other trades and coordinate of offsite manufacture with onsite installation needs.\n\nKey Deliverables and Accountabilities\n\nPlanning & Scheduling Support\nAssist in developing project-specific planning and control systems\nSupport the preparation of detailed MEP schedules, identifying key constraints, dependencies, and critical paths\nContribute to the development of scheme programmes, progressing towards producing these independently\nHelp integrate MEP activities with procurement and material management processes\nDigital & 4D Planning\nLearn and use industry-standard planning software such as Asta Powerproject and/or Primavera P6\nSupport the development of 4D planning models (linking programme to 3D models)\nAssist with digital modelling and visualisation of MEP installation sequences\nMonitoring, Reporting & Analysis\nRecord site progress, particularly for MEP installations and activities\nMark up drawings, programmes, and charts to clearly communicate progress and issues\nAssist in producing regular planning reports and updates\nMonitor productivity and collate as-built data for MEP works\nSupport the tracking of production outputs (e.g. man-hours, installation rates by system/technique)\nCommunication & Collaboration\n\nLiaise with site teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to gather and share information\nCommunicate progress, risks, and issues relating to MEP works\nWork collaboratively with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning inputs Develop core planning skills within a live project environment\nGain experience in construction sequencing, project controls, and MEP coordination\nProgress towards independently producing detailed, realistic project programmes Interest in construction, engineering, and MEP systems\nStrong organisational and problem-solving skills\nGood communication and teamwork abilities\nWillingness to learn and develop technical and digital planning skills\nBasic IT skills, with an interest in planning software and digital tools