Trainee Planner

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing, and Maintenance. ​We employ over 280 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

As part of our 2026 Trainee Recruitment intake we are looking to recruit a Trainee Planner.

Role & Responsibilites:

• Assist in Creating Tender Programmes and Schedules: Learn to use tools like Microsoft Project and/or Asta to support the creation of tender programmes and project schedules, with supervision and training.
• Maintain and Process Team Information: Help collect, organise, and manage information from team members, ensuring it follows a controlled process, under the mentorship of senior staff.
• Monitor Project Progress: Assist in tracking the progress of live sites and pre-construction phases by updating logs, attending meetings, and learning to use progress evaluation tools.
• Learn and Apply Planning Standards: Gain knowledge of agreed planning standards and assist in applying them with oversight from experienced team members.
• Support in Cause & Effect Analysis: Learn how to prepare Cause & Effect Programmes by observing and assisting with their creation to understand delay positions.
• Assist with Mitigation Programmes: Contribute to the development of mitigation programmes by supporting senior staff and learning the principles behind them.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain: Help communicate with critical members of the supply chain to understand the process of producing accurate timescales and logic under supervision.
• Support the Bid Programme Process: Assist in collating information and managing the Bid Programme, contributing to the development of bid responses that meet and exceed client expectations.

Candidate:

• Have a willingness to learn
• Be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Have strong IT Skills
• Have excellent communication skills and be capable of multi-tasking
• Be adaptable to change within a fast-paced environment
• Have the ability work both as part of a team and by using their own initiative

Why work for us?

At Clark Contracts Ltd, we offer more than just a job. We are committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In addition to a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), you will benefit from:

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Additional holidays for long service.

As gold accredited members of The 5% Club, we are committed to the continued development of all employees, and successful candidates will be given full support to start/complete their academic studies and be given the platform to establish themselves in their career.