Assistant Planner

Raico Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor specializing in groundworks and reinforced concrete frame projects seeks an Assistant Construction Planner for their Pre-Construction team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with planning experience or a strong site background, working on diverse projects ranging from £1m to £50m across London and the Southeast.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Established pipeline of major projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning or strong site delivery background.
• Solid knowledge of groundworks/RC frame construction processes.
• Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject or Primavera/P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender programmes for RC frame and groundworks schemes.
• Review documentation and define programme strategies.
• Support construction sequencing and logistics planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction or related trade qualifications

Minimum GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Primavera/P6

Job description

This range is provided by Raico Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A well-established contractor, specialising in groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) frame projects, is looking for an Assistant Construction Planner to join their Pre-Construction team at their head office in Surrey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in planning or a strong site background looking to take the next step in a planning-focused role. Projects range from £1m to £50m across London and the Southeast, offering real variety and scale.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Develop robust and competitive tender programmes for RC frame and groundworks schemes

Review enquiry documentation and define programme strategies

Create fully linked ASTA Powerproject programmes with critical path analysis

Support construction sequencing, logistics, and resource planning

Collaborate with the delivery team on pre-start planning and project handovers

Assist in crane analysis, cut & fill phasing, and resource histograms

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in construction planning or a strong background in site delivery

Solid knowledge of groundworks/RC frame construction processes

Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject or Primavera/P6

Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

Strong analytical thinking and the ability to meet deadlines

Ideal Requirements:

HNC/Degree in Construction or related trade qualifications

Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

Why Join?

Competitive salary up to £45,000 + package

Established pipeline of major projects

Collaborative, growing team with long-term opportunities

Office-based role with a respected, specialist contractor

If you're interested in finding out more please apply and we will be in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Engineering, and Other

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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