Apprentice Planner – Level 3

The Vacancy

Ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive, collaborative team where everyone can thrive?

About us

SES Engineering Services (SES) is recognised as one of the leading M&E partners in the UK. Specialising in the design and installation of building services and infrastructure solutions, SES covers all aspects of M&E engineering.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Apprentice Planner. This role will give you the experience of working on a busy construction site as well as studying on a day release basis to achieve a level 3 apprenticeship qualification. Capturing the knowledge and experience of various disciplines within the building services industry to learn and understand the role as a planner, your daily tasks will include, but not limited to communicating with colleagues and producing & updating project schedules, collating progress of mechanical & electrical systems, site visits to gain understanding of systems and assisting the planning team with daily planning tasks.

Your Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Planner you will support the planning team with planning tasks and support other disciplines such as design & operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below

• Contribute to the development of fully integrated programmes for all project phases, including pre-commencement, design, procurement, IRS, installation, commissioning, handover, and seasonal activities.
• Work closely with project teams to help prepare and share progress reports, progress percentages, and programmes, ensuring alignment with SES best practice, company procedures, and project requirements for effective management and commercial protection.
• Support the planner in establishing and monitoring a balanced set of performance measurement criteria throughout the project lifecycle, including key performance indicators, milestone management, and trend analysis.
• Assist in integrating design and procurement elements with construction activities to promote seamless project delivery.
• Collaborate with the planner and bid team to help produce integrated tender programmes and method statements for settlement meetings.
• Ensure all work meets relevant business standards and best practices.
• Foster a collaborative working environment with team members and external partners, valuing diverse perspectives and contributions.

You will attend college one day a week and work towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Building Services Engineering Technician.

Driving license desirable but not essential.

About you

• An interest in building a career in the built environment
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills
• A curious mindset and willingness to ask questions
• Dependable and professional in approach
• The ability to solve problems and think logically
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Prioritising tasks to meet agreed deadlines
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Comfortable with the practical aspects of the role, which may involve physical activity
• Awareness of health and safety and a commitment to working safely

Qualifications:

• To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and English

You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

Roles may close before the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our Commitment to inclusion

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We’re especially keen to hear from individuals who are underrepresented in the construction sector — including women, people from ethnic minority communities and people with disabilities.

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.