Graduate Town Planner

Strabag Belgium NV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers in Manchester to join their dynamic team. This role offers an intensive 15-month graduate programme with opportunities for valuable development and experience in civil engineering. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Successful applicants will work on diverse projects, including HS2, and receive accreditation from leading industry bodies.

Qualifications

• No more than 12 months’ work experience.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

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.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

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 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

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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