Overview
Graduate Planner - Penrith - 2026 at Balfour Beatty plc
About The Role: We are Balfour Beatty, one of the UK’s largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come. Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? If you're keen to start your career with one of the UK’s biggest construction companies, this graduate programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning with a focus on career progression and growth opportunities. If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, “I helped build that,” then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together. Belong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.
What you’ll be doing
* As a Graduate Planner, your role is to help organise a major construction project — making sure every detail is mapped out and on schedule.
* You’ll assist in developing project plans, scheduling construction activities, and tracking progress across works.
* It’s about ensuring the project runs smoothly from start to finish. You’ll learn project management skills, scheduling techniques, and coordination methods.
Responsibilities
* Help organise a major construction project, ensuring every detail is mapped out and on schedule.
* Develop project plans, schedule construction activities, and track progress across works.
* Learn project management, scheduling techniques, and coordination methods.
Qualifications
* For Graduates with a degree in a relevant field, the programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning with a focus on career progression and growth opportunities.
* To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2:2 Honours degree before starting the role.
Why work for us
Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You’ll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills. Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you\'ll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job—it's a pathway to a promising future.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Construction
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