Graduate Town Planner

STRABAG Real Estate GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction technology group is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience through a comprehensive 15-month Graduate Programme. Candidates should have a minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in Civil Engineering with significant professional development and qualification opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading development and qualifications

Qualifications

• No more than 12 months’ work experience.
• Hardworking with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits and research relevant planning policies.
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Help in the preparation of planning applications.
• Maintain accurate records of all activities.
• Support community engagement processes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Positive can-do attitude

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

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

• 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

About STRABAG:

STRABAG SEis a leading European technology groupfor construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength.Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover theentire construction value chain.We create added value for our clients by taking aholistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle – fromconception, planning, and construction, through operation and facilitymanagement, to repurposing or deconstruction.

About STRABAG UK:

STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leadingEuropean-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offeringworld-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 Wood smith Project, anda range of other industrial and commercial projects - most recently the RadlettProject in St Albans.At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving youngengineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills andinnovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

About Graduate Programme:

The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed toprovide you with powerful development and experience, giving you an incrediblestart to your career with us. It starts with your induction week, held offsite, wheretogether, we focus on communication, teamwork and connection. You willlearn more about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You willalso be introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout.The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme is 15 months induration and offers industry leading development. It is intense buthugely rewarding and on successful completion, you will receive accreditationsand 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 professionalassociations such as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The CharteredInstitution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors (RICS).

STRABAG’S Recruitment & Selection Process:

Our graduate selection process shall comprise of thefollowing stages: ApplicationOnline assessment Shortlisting Graduate Assessment Centre

Role Requirements:

• Carry out site visits and research relevant planningpolicies
• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures
• Help in the preparation of relevant planningapplications and associated documentation
• Keep track of planning policy changes, methods and bestpractices, bringing relevant changes into the workplace
• Maintain accurate records of all activities
• Support community engagement and community consultationprocesses
• Support coordination of planning tasks with projectdelivery teams
• Support with regular assurance activity to monitorcompliance
• Support with the management of consents
• Work with internal and external stakeholders throughoutthe entire planning process