Assistant Planner

Skanska UK Plc; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an Assistant Planner in London for a prestigious project. The role involves supporting planning activities, developing project programmes, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful project execution. Ideal candidates will have construction experience and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing short-term programmes for sections of work.
• Understanding of time impact of construction risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating the project programme.
• Produce an accurate programme that manages time risk.
• Collaborate with project team and suppliers to maintain short-term programmes.

Skills

Construction experience

Technical understanding of engineering principles

Knowledge of construction market

Job description

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

We are seeking an Assistant Planner to join our Building team in London, working on a prestigious project in central London. This role requires a meticulous professional to support planning activities for successful project execution.

What you'll do:

1. Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating the project programme.
2. Produce an accurate programme that manages time risk and is trusted by the project team and customer.
3. Collaborate with the project team and suppliers to produce, challenge, and maintain short-term programmes aligned with the main programme.
4. Ensure lookahead and supplier programmes are accurate.
5. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement on the project.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Construction experience and technical understanding of engineering principles, construction techniques, and best practices.
• Experience in developing short-term programmes for sections of work.
• Understanding of the time impact of typical construction risks and opportunities.
• Knowledge of the construction market, methods, plant, equipment, and labor requirements.

Equal opportunities

We embrace diversity in all forms—social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and success, which we call Naturally Skanska.

We welcome discussions about flexibility during the interview process to explore possibilities for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] to support your application.

More information about the role

This advertisement may not cover all duties or responsibilities of the role, which can be amended at Skanska's discretion. For a full role profile, contact us at [e-mail].

The closing date for applications may change at any time at the company's discretion.

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