Assistant Planner

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private pension

Growth & development

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions seeks an Assistant Planner to join a Glasgow construction team. You will support scheduling, site coordination, and administration for renewable installation projects, with on-the-job training provided.

Based on the Glasgow South Side, the role offers growth towards a Project Coordinator position, a structured development path, and a friendly team environment. Strong organisational skills and Excel proficiency are desirable, with a proactive approach to learning.

Qualifications

• Some experience in an administrative, customer service, or support role.
• Good organisational skills with a willingness to learn how to manage multiple schedules, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel), with the ability to quickly learn new systems such as Big Change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a professional manner when dealing with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when supporting compliance documentation and job records.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach to learning, taking direction, and building new skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, taking direction from Project Coordinators and Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Project Coordination
• Support Project Coordinators with the planning and scheduling of installation works.
• Help coordinate surveyors, installers and contractors to meet customer, client and funder deadlines.
• Assist with arranging site access, customer appointments and pre-installation requirements.
• Keep project schedules
• Assist with preparing, issuing, and tracking job packs, checking that required paperwork, permissions, and compliance documentation are in place prior to works commencing.
• Support accurate record-keeping within Big Change, learning to log job cards, timesheets, and completion evidence correctly.
• Help chase outstanding documentation from surveyors, installers, and contractors, escalating persistent gaps to the Project Coordinator.

Skills

Scheduling

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Excel

Big Change

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Big Change

Job description

Assistant Planner (Construction) - Glasgow South Side - 25-28K DOE

CBW are looking for a Assistant Planner to join a construction team, supporting the delivery of renewable installation and Energy as a Service programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop a career in project coordination. You don't need previous experience in renewable energy, construction or installation - they will provide structured on-the-job training and support to help you develop your skills.

Working closely with Project Coordinators and the Site Team, you'll play an important role in keeping projects moving, ensuring appointments are coordinated, documentation is complete and information is accurately recorded.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility, with the opportunity to progress towards a Project Coordinator position.

Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling & Project Coordination
• Support Project Coordinators with the planning and scheduling of installation works.
• Help coordinate surveyors, installers and contractors to meet customer, client and funder deadlines.
• Assist with arranging site access, customer appointments and pre-installation requirements.
• Keep project schedules
• Assist with preparing, issuing, and tracking job packs, checking that required paperwork, permissions, and
  compliance documentation are in place prior to works commencing.
• Support accurate record-keeping within Big Change, learning to log job cards, timesheets, and completion
  evidence correctly.
• Help chase outstanding documentation from surveyors, installers, and contractors, escalating persistent gaps to
  the Project Coordinator.

To be considered:

• Some experience in an administrative, customer service, or support role; previous experience within
  construction, installation, or renewable energy is not essential.
• Good organisational skills with a willingness to learn how to manage multiple schedules, deadlines, and
  stakeholders.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), with the ability to quickly learn new systems such as Big
  Change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with a professional manner when dealing with clients,
  contractors, and internal teams.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when supporting compliance documentation and job records.
• A proactive, enthusiastic approach to learning, taking direction, and building new skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, taking direction from Project Coordinators and Project Managers.

Salary & Benefits:

• 25-28K
• 28 days holiday
• Private pension
• Growth & development