Graduate Town Planner

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers for a 15-month Graduate Programme. The role focuses on site visits, planning applications, and engaging with stakeholders, offering extensive development opportunities and recognized industry qualifications upon completion.

Qualifications

• No more than 12 months’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits and research relevant planning policies.
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Help in the preparation of relevant planning applications.
• Keep track of planning policy changes.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities.
• Support community engagement processes.
• Support coordination of planning tasks.
• Support management of consents.
• Work with stakeholders throughout the planning process.

Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Hard working with a positive can-do attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Job description

As STRABAG UK continues to grow and expand its major project portfolio, we are excited to announce the need for ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers looking for their next step in the world of Civil Engineering. If would like to help shape future of STRABAG, please read the below job description

What matters to us

• Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering
• No more than 12 months’ work experience
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hard working with a positive can‑do attitude.

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

Your contribution to our company

About STRABAG:

STRABAG SE is a leading European technology group for construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength. Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain. We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle – from conception, planning, and construction, through operation and facility management, to repurposing or deconstruction.

About STRABAG UK:

STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world‑leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors. Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Woodsmith Project, and a range of other industrial and commercial projects – most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans. At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

About Graduate Programme:

The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed to provide you with powerful development and experience, giving you an incredible start to your career with us. It starts with your induction week, held offsite, where together we focus on communication, teamwork and connection. You will learn more about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You will also be introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout. The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme is 15 months in duration and offers industry‑leading development. It is intense but hugely rewarding and on successful completion, you will receive accreditations and qualifications from industry‑recognised bodies such as: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Association for Project Management (APM), Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP), British Tunnelling Society (BTS), the Institute of Leadership (IOL). You will also begin your journey with professional associations such as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Position Requirements

• Carry out site visits and research relevant planning policies.
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Help in the preparation of relevant planning applications and associated documentation.
• Keep track of planning policy changes, methods and best practices, bringing relevant changes into the workplace.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities.
• Support community engagement and community consultation processes.
• Support coordination of planning tasks with project delivery teams.
• Support with regular assurance activity to monitor compliance.
• Support with the management of consents.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire planning process.

What you stand to gain

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents.
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview.
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position.
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry.

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