Assistant Planner

Aldwych Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an Assistant Planner in Birmingham to manage and refine construction programmes across various projects. Ideal candidates are motivated graduates or professionals with experience in site engineering, and hold a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, punctual, and positive approach.
• A genuine interest in planning and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Developing, updating, and refining detailed construction programmes.
• Allocating and tracking resources such as labour, plant, and materials.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Analyzing risks and implementing contingency plans.
• Supporting the estimating and commercial teams with programme input.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Motivated and proactive attitude

Interest in planning and project delivery

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Are you a recent Civil Engineering graduate eager to begin your career in planning? Or perhaps a Site Engineer ready to make a permanent move into the office environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and forward‑thinking civil engineering contractor that is expanding its work‑winning and planning team due to a strong pipeline of secured projects and upcoming tenders.

As an Assistant Planner, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining construction programmes across a range of civil engineering projects. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope.

Key responsibilities include

• Developing, updating, and refining detailed construction programmes, including activity‑based work sequences, milestones, start / finish dates, durations, and critical paths.
• Allocating and tracking resources such as labour, plant, and materials.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to identify and resolve potential scheduling challenges.
• Analyzing risks and implementing contingency plans to keep projects on track.
• Supporting the estimating and commercial teams with programme input for bids and tenders.
• Providing advice on progress, changes, and improvements throughout project lifecycles.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and training to help you grow your career
• Diverse and challenging projects to build your experience
• Supportive and collaborative team environment where your input is valued

About you

We're looking for someone motivated, proactive, and ready to take the next step in their career.

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional, punctual, and positive approach
• A genuine interest in planning and project delivery

Whether you're a graduate engineer or a site‑based professional seeking a new challenge, this role offers the perfect pathway into a rewarding career in planning. If you're eager to take your next step and grow with a company that truly invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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