Assistant/ Junior Planner

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in the North West is seeking an Assistant/Junior Planner to support project management and deliver accurate programme information. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience, exposure to NEC contracts, and proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. This role involves site visits and collaboration with the project team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to provide accurate programme information.
• Experience with site progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site progress against main programmes.
• Provide progress reporting on all schemes.
• Support the Senior Planner with PMO reporting.

Skills

Industry background

IT skills (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

Information management skills

Time management skills

Understanding of NEC3/4 Contracts

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Assistant/ Junior Planner

Preston

Permanent- salary+ package

My client has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant/Junior Planner to join their Civil Engineering division.

You will be responsible for supporting the Planner and Senior Planner in the daily programme management duties and assist to support the successful delivery of projects. You will provide accurate, time-related programme information, including key dates for procurement, design, and construction.

My client has an exceptional pipeline with recent projects consisting of road schemes, bridge works, public realm, reservoirs and general civil engineering schemes based predominantly in the North West with a value from £1m to £10m.

This role will be mobile and based on various sites around the North West.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and record as-built site progress against the main programmes with regular site attendance.
• Regular weekly progress reporting on all schemes.
• Attending regular meetings with all site operations teams as required.
• Maintaining KPI/Dashboard monthly reporting alongside updating various trackers.
• Maintaining Folder structures ensuring all information is detailed across the teams.
• PMO ad hoc reporting and support to the Senior Planner/Planner.
• Provide accurate time related programme information. This will include procurement, design & construction key dates.
• Monitor and report on site progress accurately and look ahead forecasting.
• Provide onsite logistical information working closely with the site team and H&S department.
• Producing KPI & programme metrics along with detailed analysis.
• Provide support as and when needed to the pre-construction team.

Desirable:

• Industry background and experience working in a similar role - ideally between 1-2 years' experience.
• Appropriate IT skills including the use of company software packages. (Primavera P6, Powerproject, Microsoft Project, Power BI & Excel)
• CSCS Card
• Site experience desirable
• Understanding and appreciation of the requirements on NEC3 / 4 Contracts and the importance of programme to management.
• Working understanding of construction project lifecycles, methodologies and terminology.
• Information management skills.
• Ability to quickly digest information.
• Time management skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.