Planning Management Higher Apprenticeship 2027
Wates · Midlands · B32 1AF
About the role
Planning Management Trainee 👷♀️🏗️
Ready to kickstart your career in the construction industry? Wates is looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our Planning team as Management Trainees. This is your chance to learn from the best and play a key role in bringing major construction projects to life! 🚀
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Planning Management Trainee, you'll dive deep into the world of construction planning. You'll be instrumental in:
- Helping create and manage project timelines and schedules using top-notch planning software. 🗓️
- Keeping a close eye on project progress, spotting any potential bumps in the road (risks or delays) and helping us stay on track. 🚦
- Learning the ins and outs of planning best practices in construction. 🧠
- Crunching data to help make smart decisions and ensure projects run smoothly. 📊
- Teaming up with project managers, designers, and other stakeholders to make sure our plans are on point. 🤝
- Building awesome relationships with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. ✨
- Heading out to construction sites to see how things are built firsthand. 👷♂️
- Contributing your ideas in planning meetings to help improve how we deliver projects. 💡
- Understanding how great planning leads to safe, efficient, and successful projects. ✅
Who You Are:
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Genuinely excited about building a career in construction. 🌱
- Super curious, keen to learn, and committed to growing. 📚
- Great at building connections and working well with others. 🤗
- Responsible, honest, and professional in everything you do. 👍
- Up for a challenge and always looking for solutions. 🌟
- Organised, flexible, and can juggle tasks like a pro. 🤹
- Dedicated to delivering top quality and making a positive difference. 💯
What's In It For You?
We're all about helping you build an amazing career at Wates! You'll get:
- Real hands-on experience on exciting projects.
- An industry-recognised construction apprenticeship, so you gain qualifications while you earn. 🎓
- Mentoring from experienced pros to guide you. 👩🏫
- Structured training and development programmes.
- Support to pursue further professional qualifications and chartership.
- A competitive salary 💰
- Private medical insurance 🩺
- Car allowance 🚗
- Health & wellness initiatives 💪
- 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays 🏖️
- A special day off for your birthday! 🎂
Entry Requirements:
By September 2027, you'll need:
- Grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Two A-Levels at Grade D or above (or equivalent).
- A full UK driving licence. 🚗
Location:
Birmingham 📍
*Please note that for site-based roles, your location might change as projects progress.*
Travel:
This role requires flexibility to travel to different project sites within the region or nationally. If you're ready for an adventure, this is for you! ✈️
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your dream opportunity, we can't wait to hear from you!
Applications close on 10th November 2026. 📅
Quick Tip: Some roles might close early if we get lots of applications, so apply ASAP! We love seeing your unique personality shine through, so please apply honestly. You can only submit one application per year.
Click the apply button to get started! Don't miss out! 🚀
Key responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of construction programmes and schedules.
- Assist with monitoring project progress, tracking key milestones and identifying potential risks or delays.
- Help analyse project performance data and contribute to reports.
- Work closely with project, design, commercial and delivery teams.
- Attend site visits to gain practical insight into construction activities.