Graduate Planner

Construction Management, Civil, Quantity Surveying, Town Planning.

About Us

Starting with us as a Graduate, you are offered a bespoke career pathway through our in-house Learning & Development division and a tailored programme to suit your ambitions. With over 80 years of industry excellence, Farrans boasts more than 45 active site locations and offices across Ireland, Scotland, and England. We take on projects ranging from £5m to £300m, spanning both construction and civil markets.

At Farrans, we build, transform, and connect. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, driving a culture that fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity. Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your growth and empowers you to make a real impact.

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Job Description

As a Graduate Planner at Farrans, you'll work alongside experienced planning and project teams to help develop and maintain project programmes, monitor progress, and support the successful delivery of major construction projects. You'll gain exposure to project scheduling, risk management, and resource planning while ensuring key milestones are met.

With opportunities to visit construction sites and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, you'll play an important role in keeping projects on track from start to finish.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the development, maintenance, and updating of project programmes and schedules.
Monitoring project progress and reporting on key milestones, risks, and potential delays.
Supporting project teams in planning and coordinating resources, labour, materials, and plant requirements.
Analysing project data and producing progress reports to help inform decision-making.
Liaising with site teams, project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure programmes remain accurate and achievable.
Identifying programme risks and opportunities and assisting in the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
Attending project meetings and site visits to gain an understanding of project delivery and programme performance.
Ensuring planning activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, project requirements, and health, safety, and sustainability standards.

Qualifications

Hold a bachelor’s degree, HNC or HND in Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Planning, or a related construction discipline.
Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
Passionate about starting a career in the construction and infrastructure industry.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret project data and schedules accurately.
Demonstrate a keen interest in project planning, programme management, and construction project delivery.
Possess strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, able to build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment while contributing positively to a team.