Assistant/ Junior Planner

Russell Taylor Group; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking an Assistant/Junior Planner to join their Civil Engineering division. You will support the Planner and Senior Planner in programme management duties. Key responsibilities include monitoring site progress, reporting, and providing accurate programme information. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role and appropriate IT skills in project planning tools.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of construction project lifecycles.
• Ability to manage information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record site progress against main programmes.
• Provide accurate time-related programme information.
• Support the Planner and Senior Planner.

Skills

Industry background and experience

IT skills (Primavera P6, Powerproject, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel)

CSCS Card

Site experience

Understanding of NEC3/4 Contracts

Communication skills

Information management skills

Time management skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Title: Assistant/ Junior Planner

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Preston, Lancashire (travel to various sites around the North West)

Industry: Construction Management / Civil Engineering

Salary: Salary + package

Start Date: 2025-10-20

REF: J91985467

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

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, including 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 qualifications and skills

• 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.
• Clear, concise oral and written communications, internally and externally.
• Information management skills.
• Ability to quickly digest information.
• Time management skills.

How to apply

To apply email your CV to [e-mail] or contact on 07585 967544.

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