Assistant Planner

Fawkes & Reece; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional house builder in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Planner to assist in the planning and programming of multiple housing developments. The role requires experience in overseeing residential projects, knowledge of Asta Project planning software, and a relevant degree. Competitive salary based on experience, along with a car allowance and other benefits. If interested, please contact the hiring manager or apply directly.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company pension

Company bonus scheme

Life assurance

Annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role overseeing multiple residential developments.
• Strong analytical and methodical approach to work.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with programming for tender submissions.
• Producing progress reports for senior management.
• Visiting sites and monitoring progress for programmes.

Skills

Project programming

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree or HNC in Construction

Tools

Asta Project planning software

Job description

Assistant Planner

A regional house builder have a requirement for an Assistant Planner to join their team working across housing developments across the North West region.

As an Assistant Planner you will be responsible for for assisting the Planning Manager with the accurate delivery of planning and programming of multiple housing developments.

Key accountabilities

• Assisting with programming for tender submissions and other construction phases, specifically in relation to the 'form of contract' requirements
• Producing preconstruction, contract and target programmes of work
• Visiting sites and monitor and review progress for both contract & target programmes;
• Liaising with production management teams for programming / general reportage information
• Liaising with the project team members to produce short term programmes of work
• Producing progress reports for senior management
• Analyse and evaluate construction methods, techniques and logistics required for tenders
• Recording key elements from site team logs to provide base line information for future records
• Facilitating details for internal and external KPI recording

Skills & experience required

• Previous experience in a similar role overseeing multiple residential developments
• Experience using Asta Project planning software
• Degree or HNC in Construction
• Analytical and methodical approach to work
• Ability to work independently during site visits & reporting
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times

The company are offering a completive basic salary (dependant on experience), car allowance and additional benefits including company pension, company bonus scheme, life assurance annual leave + bank holidays.

If you are interested in the Assistant Planner role and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece or apply through the link.