Assistant Planner

BAM UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric car

Car allowance

Contributory pension

BUPA

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Gym subsidy

BAM social club

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting an Assistant Planner to join our team on a hybrid basis across projects in the central belt of Scotland. The role focuses on coordinating and assisting the production of documents to support Preconstruction and Construction teams, with a strong emphasis on programme development and tender planning.

You will contribute to design, procurement and construction programmes, produce reports and method statements, and collaborate with site teams on short-term schedules

Qualifications

• Experience in contract and tender planning in a similar role.
• Proven technical knowledge from the construction industry.
• A degree or working towards a relevant qualification is desirable.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Some knowledge of BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar is a bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work in a team or individually.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in producing documents to support Preconstruction and Construction teams.
• Prepare and assist with design, procurement and construction programmes using Powerproject or similar.
• Develop tender programmes for review with internal and external teams.
• Develop project strategies and plan logistics; schedule site setups and major plant requirements.
• Prepare written reports and method statements for internal and external submissions.
• Work with site teams on short-term programmes and progress reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Tender planning

Education

Degree in a relevant field or working towards (desirable)

Tools

Asta Powerproject

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

What if your next step led further than you thought?

With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

BAM UK and Ireland are recruiting an Assistant Planner to join our team working on a hybrid basis covering projects across the central belt of Scotland.

Making Possible

The Assistant Planner will co-ordinate and assist in the production of a variety of documents to support the Preconstruction and Construction teams.

This role requires an attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure and often to demanding deadlines.

As an Assistant Planner, you will be responsible for the following tasks;

• Flexibility and adaptability to work collaboratively to become an integral member of the preconstruction team.
• Becoming involved with tender, pre-construction and on site construction opportunities as they arise.
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of design, procurement and construction programmes using Powerproject software or similiar.
• Through a combination of industry output and supply chain liaison develop and present tender programmes for review.
• Development of project strategies and preparation of logistics plans and methodologies. Whilst considering and scheduling site setups and major plant requirements. Reporting findings to internal and external teams, formulating and recommending solutions.
• Prepare and assist with the production of written reports and method statements for internal and external submissions.
• Working with site teams in the production of short term programmes as to suit project requirements. As well as progress control and reporting functions.

Your team

Working flexibly from office (Glasgow) / home or site as required.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

What do you bring to the role?

• Demonstrable experience in contract and tender planning in a similar role.
• Proven technical knowledge and experience gained from working in the construction industry.
• A relevant qualification, or working towards a relevant qualification, at degree level or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Good experience in using Asta Powerproject, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word.
• Some experience or knowledge of use of BIM, Autodesk Construction Cloud or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work within a team environment or as an individual.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"