Apprentice Planner

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme. The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided. Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Job Description

As an Apprentice Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of large-scale civil engineering projects. Working alongside experienced planners, engineers, and project managers, you will learn how to develop, monitor, and maintain project programmes that help ensure our works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone starting their career in construction who is eager to learn, detail‑oriented, and interested in how complex projects are coordinated from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, updating, and maintenance of project programmes using industry‑standard planning software.
• Work with the planning team to gather progress information from site teams and update schedules accordingly.
• Help identify potential delays, risks, and opportunities within the programme and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Support the creation of short‑term lookahead programmes and weekly planning outputs for site teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, dashboards, and planning presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn how to analyse construction sequences, methods, and productivity to support accurate planning.
• Attend site visits to understand construction activities, constraints, and progress.
• Assist in maintaining planning documentation, including method statements, phasing plans, and logistics information.
• Collaborate with engineers, commercial teams, and project managers to ensure planning information is accurate and aligned with project objectives.
• Participate in training, mentoring, and development activities as part of your apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of 3 A-levels or equivalent and five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 or A-C including Maths, English and Science.
• Team focused with an ability to communicate and build strong relationships with people at all levels.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change (shift work and travel may be required).
• You should have a strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility for your academic and vocational development.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority. Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly. We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration. We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.

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