GRAHAM Academy Trainee Planner (Apprentice) Thames Valley North West London

Required Skills:

Requirements: Technical Competencies Essential Currently studying or planning to undertake a higher or degree-level course in a construction-related discipline Strong interest in technology engineering and the built environment. Strong IT skills and confidence working with common Microsoft packages. Logical thinking and problem-solving ability. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Interest in technology design or strategy (e.g. ICT CAD). Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage time stay organised and meet deadlines. Willingness to learn and apply new tools and techniques. Desirable: Experience in a construction related environment Interest in how construction engineering or design processes come together. Basic knowledge of project management concepts (e.g. timelines milestones). Ability to read drawings and visual information Understanding of 3D modelling design software or gaming engines (helpful but not essential). Creative thinking and ability to visualise how projects fit together CSCS card Behavioural Competencies Essential Commercial Awareness: show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements. Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand. Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real underlying needs of the customer beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives. Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised. Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly loyalty and commitment. Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected