Assistant Planner

Fawkes and Reece; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A main contractor in the UK is seeking an Assistant Planner to join their planning team. The role is site-based, focusing on production planning, preconstruction, and building safety across multiple projects. Candidates should have strong planning experience in a construction environment and be proficient in specialist planning software, ideally Asta. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for volunteer days. This position offers a chance to engage dynamically with stakeholders and drive project success.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

2 paid volunteering days per year

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience on live construction sites is essential.
• Training in alternative planning software can be considered.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving skills to enhance project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Update and monitor an integrated programme.
• Implement changes throughout the project life cycle.
• Engage with all stakeholders, including clients.

Skills

Specialist planning software (Asta)

Strong planning experience in construction

Hands-on planning mindset

Ability to think critically

Collaborative team player

Job description

Reference: AK-AP191225_1766146670
Posted: December 19, 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner to join this main contractors planning team. The role offers a combination of Production planning (Site based), Preconstruction and Building Safety with responsibility for multiple sites.

About the role of Assistant Planner

• You will be responsible for updating and monitoring a fully integrated programme,
• Implementing change over the life cycle of the project.
• Act methodically, pro-active and data driven
• Engage with all stakeholders involved with a project, including the Client and their representatives.

Requirements for an Assistant Planner

• Use of specialist planning software (Asta), training from other planning software is an option
• Strong Planning experience gained in a live construction site environment
• Hands-on planning mindset with determination and passion for identifying problems before they are realised to deliver the best possible outcome
• Ability to think critically and methodically
• Capability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently

Whats on offer for an Assistant Planner

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

If you want to hear more about this Assistant Planner role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arri Kirby in our London office on [e-mail].