Assistant Planner

Skanska; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Planner for a high-profile commercial project. The successful candidate will assist with project programme development and maintenance, ensuring efficient progress monitoring and reporting. Ideal for individuals starting their careers in project planning, with a willingness to learn and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of project planning and construction processes.
• Familiarity with project planning software (Asta Powerproject desirable).
• Comfortable using standard software tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support progress monitoring by gathering information from subcontractors.
• Update programmes to reflect the project plan using Asta Powerproject.
• Participate in Collaborative Planner sessions.

Skills

Project planning

Progress monitoring

Education

HNC or equivalent in relevant construction/engineering subject

Tools

Asta Powerproject

MS Office

Job description

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Description And Requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Description And Requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for an Assistant Planner to join our Building team based on a high profile commercial project in the heart of Cambridge.

The successful candidate will support the development, maintenance, and updates of the project programme, ensuring it accurately reflects time risks and builds trust with both the project team and the customer.

What You'll Do

• Supporting Progress Monitoring – Gathering information from subcontractors and the project team to track progress.
• Updating programmes – Using Asta Powerproject, update programmes to accurately reflect the project plan.
• Project reporting – Help to ensure the programme is updated weekly to show the true position of the project.
• Short term planning – Support the project team by attending and helping to facilitate Collaborative Planner sessions.
  
  

What you'll bring to the role:

• Basic understanding of the project planning and construction processes
• Familiarity with project planning software (Asta Powerproject would be desirable)
• Comfortable using standard software tools (e.g., MS Office) for reporting and data tracking.
• HNC or equivalent in relevant construction / engineering subject (desirable)
  
  

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More Information About The Role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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