Assistant Planner

RMS Recruitment; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an experienced Assistant Planner to join a civil engineering company in Middlesborough. The role requires at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. You'll assist in planning and monitoring project programmes, working collaboratively with site teams to ensure successful project delivery. The position offers a salary of £35k-£48k per annum, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in construction or civil engineering.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows and planning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and monitoring of project programmes.
• Collaborate with site teams to analyse programme performance.
• Develop cost plans and forecasts with Quantity Surveyor.

Skills

Project planning

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or NVQ Level 6 qualification in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

• Role: Assistant Planner
• Location: Middlesborough
• Salary: £35k-£48k per annum (DOE)
• Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
• Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.

About the Role:
Our client is seeking motivated and experienced Assistant Planner to join their project team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in construction or civil engineering to play a key role in supporting project delivery through effective planning and programme management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, maintenance and monitoring of project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Collaborate closely with site delivery teams to analyse programme performance and monitor progress against plans.
• Resource programmes accurately and work in partnership with the Project Quantity Surveyor to develop cost plans and end-out forecasts.
• Contribute to reporting processes, providing insight and updates to the Project Manager
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, supporting timely and cost-efficient project delivery.

About You:

• Minimum 5 years experience in the construction or civil engineering industry, ideally with time spent in operations or as a trainee planner.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction project workflows, planning techniques and progress monitoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to interpret technical data and translate it into clear, actionable plans.
• A degree or NVQ Level 6 qualification in a related field is desirable, but not essential.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: (url removed) / (phone number removed)

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on these occasions.