Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Trainee Planner, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.
Robertson Group - Our Principles
Our principles can be seen in the longest serving members of team Robertson.
About the role
Ready to head into the world of work? A Traineeship could be your ideal start to the next phase of your career. You’ll learn about the job, on the job, whilst we support you through further studies, so you’ll gain qualifications as well as work experience and skills. As a Trainee Planner you will be responsible for:
Deliver construction programmes for internal and external use
Produce critical path analysis for projects as required.
Assist project managers with production of detailed programmes.
Produce labour and other resource loaded programmes update and produce reports to create overall projected resource requirements on an area basis, including cash flows.
Produce progress reports, pre tender programmes and tender site investigation reports.
Produce technical information for company pre-qualification presentations.
Attend presentations when required.
Train and coach the on site management in planning techniques.
Develop planning software use to meet the needs of the company.
Liaise with estimating and productivity to ensure that correct outputs are being utilised and that the best advantage is taken from the various software packages.
This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.
What you'll need
Bsc (Hons) (or currently working towards or prepared to)
National 5 or GCSE equivalent
Complimentary relevant experience
Ability to work under pressure
Methodical approach
Numerate
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate
Willingness to learn
About you
As a Trainee Planner we understand this may be one of your first roles so we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the construction industry. Experience within this sector would be great however if you can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate a methodical approach with excellent written and verbal communications skills this could be the role for you. We will support you through your Traineeship to develop and progress in your chosen career path.
What's in it for me
Our Principles - The Robertson Way
Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.
We listen - Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
We are professional - Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
We take responsibility - Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
We are determined to succeed - Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
We are one team - We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.
Benefits of working with Robertson:
In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:
33 days' annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
Annual Flu Vaccine
Access to E-Learning
Health & Wellbeing Support
Life Management & Financial Support
Diversity & Inclusion:
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.
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Job ID Number: 2026-13204
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