Trainee Planner

Are you a logical thinker with a keen eye for detail? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join YTL Construction UK, working on a variety of projects that we deliver for Wessex Water.

You will have the opportunity to develop and learn new skills on the job as a Trainee Planner!

What you'll do

As a Trainee Planner, you will learn how key activities are sequenced throughout the project lifecycle and gain an understanding of how programme logic drives the critical path to project completion.

You will be travelling across the Wessex Water region, which covers Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater and everything in between, initially shadowing an experienced Planner for a period of time while completing the Trainee Planner Programme.

Reporting to the Networks Planning Manager, you will join a growing Planning team helping to deliver a variety of water supply, sewerage networks projects, working closely with Project Managers, Designers and support teams. This role allows you to see projects through from concept to completion, giving you a broad understanding of project delivery and programme management.

As you progress, you will take on responsibility for planning projects, building up to a full programme portfolio within one of our networks workstreams. You will need to liaise with the Project Management team, Designers and Contractors and maintain accurate programmes using a variety of software systems, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, BIM 360 and Power BI.

You will also have the opportunity to work with construction teams developing construction programmes.

What you'll need

This role will give you plenty of development and on-the-job training; therefore, it is essential that you are confident, driven, and self-motivated with a can-do attitude.

You'll be educated to degree level or post A-Level qualifications within a relevant discipline and have an interest in construction, water supply, wastewater treatment and mechanical and electrical projects.

Experience of using Microsoft Project software would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Due to the varied locations of our work, you will be required to hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle; expenses will be reimbursed.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.