Apprentice Planner

Summary

Trainee Planner (Apprentice) from L3 through to L6 Degree in Construction Management. If you currently have or are partway through a related construction Level 3 qualification, you can be transferred to the apprenticeship or start at Level 4. If you have A levels, you can also start at Level 4. Employment Start date is negotiable.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Salary: £23000 - £28000 plus £3,620 car allowance plus other enhanced company benefits

Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm ,with 1 day training at The Sheffield College. We are funding from Level 3 through to Level 5 which is a degree apprenticeship and training up to 6 years.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The Trainee Planner (Apprenticeship) will learn to support the planning function across various construction projects, developing skills in programme management, scheduling, and project controls while receiving mentorship from experienced planning professionals.

Your key responsibilities are to:

Learning & Development:

Attend college one day per week to work towards a relevant degree qualification
Shadow experienced planners to learn planning methodologies and best practices
Develop understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and programming
Build knowledge of planning software and tools through practical application

Project Support

Assist in preparing basic project programmes under supervision
Support the monitoring and updating of project progress
Help maintain project documentation and records
Attend project meetings to develop understanding of planning processes
Learn to use planning software packages (ASTA, Primavera P6)

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XP
Isaacs Building, 4 Charles Street, Sheffield, S1 2HS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Your training plan

Training & Development

Full training provided in planning software and systems
Structured apprenticeship learning programme with experienced planners
Support towards professional qualifications and memberships
Health and safety training including CSCS card

The day release will be with The Sheffield College

More training information

The day release will be with The Sheffield College

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

The vacancy will involve travelling to some construction sites. A car allowance is provided.

About this company

Henry Boot Construction is part of Henry Boot, one of the UK’s leading land, property development, home building and construction businesses. Together, we are where great places start. Henry Boot Construction is an award-winning contractor that’s committed to the highest possible standards. Known for building with integrity, authenticity and passion, we offer a full range of pre-construction and construction services in the industrial and logistics, residential and urban development sectors. We have extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including major projects such as the residential restoration of The Cocoa Works in York, the University of Sheffield AMRC’s aviation research and development facility and key schemes within Sheffield’s Heart of the City development.

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Company benefits

Full company benefits can be found here: https://careers.henrybootgroup.co.uk/CMS/CMSPage/8

After this apprenticeship

Trainee Planner Level 3 qualification through to Level 6 degree qualification.

Graduate Planner > Planner > Senior Planner > Project Planner > Senior Project Planner > Planning Manager > Head of Planning.

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