Graduate Project Planner - Newcastle

Overview

Assist in planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting on construction projects as a graduate.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule development
• progress monitoring
• risk reporting
• quality compliance
• team coordination
• resource planning

Tasks

Graduate Project Planner support the management of construction projects, helping ensure timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. They work closely with project managers and teams to keep everything coordinated and on track. -Planning Support: Assist in setting project goals, scope, and detailed schedules. -Prepare status reports on schedule, costs, and risks -Quality & Compliance: Help ensure project work adheres to standards and regulations through documentation. -Help with paperwork and application processes -Team Coordination: Help align subcontractors, engineers, and consultants through interactive planning workshops. -Develop and update construction project schedules using planning software -Monitor project progress and update timelines accordingly -Communication: Prepare updates, reports, and assist with meetings to keep stakeholders informed. -Scheduling: Monitor progress, update timelines, and flag potential delays early. -Assist in resource planning and allocation -Gather progress data from site teams and subcontractors -Maintain project documentation and records -Identify potential delays and suggest mitigation measures

Requirements

• project experience
• uk eligibility
• chartered
• nec
• ms office
• degree

What You Bring

Ready to shape the future of project planning and programme management ? At Gleeds, you’ll do more than schedule tasks — you’ll help plan, monitor, and control projects that transform communities. As a Graduate Project Planner, you’ll have unlimited access to our experts, all with years of experience across the industry. They’ll guide you as you gain hands-on experience in Planning, reporting, scheduling, project assurance and overall programme management. -Whether your degree is in the project management /built environment or another field, we welcome your application—what matters most is your passion for the discipline and your ambition to grow. -Real project experience -Right to live and work in the UK -Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a team mindset -Full backing to achieve chartered status (RICS, CIOB, APM, and more) -Commercial Awareness: understanding of construction deliver of contracts, such as NEC and JCT. -Confidence with MS Office tools -A degree or masters (completed or completing by August 2026) within construction project management, civil engineering, or project management. -Strong communication and organisational skills -Depending on your role, you’ll work towards chartered status with leading professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, APM, and more.

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Benefits

We’re looking to bring onboard our 2026 graduate project planners. If you're looking for a place that champions your growth, supports your journey to full qualification, and gives you the chance to work on world-class projects, then the Gleeds construct graduate programme is where your future begins. -A supportive and people-focused company that is a recognised Great Place To Work 2025 -Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations. -Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone. -Access to industry-recognised training -Professional reviews and development support -Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews. -Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance. -Full financial support for accreditation costs -Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first. -Structured professional and personal development through our construct graduate programme. -25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days. -Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.

About Gleeds

-They manage projects ranging from high-rise buildings to large-scale infrastructure. -Their expertise spans commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure projects. -They offer bespoke services tailored to each project's unique needs. -Typical projects include airports, commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and energy plants. -The company is known for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. -It is often entrusted with some of the world’s most ambitious projects.

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