Assistant Planner

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Tilbury juxta Clare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is helping a leading contractor in Essex find an Assistant Planner to support the planning and delivery of multiple projects. Based in Tilbury, this full-time role focuses on maintaining programmes, tracking progress, and ensuring milestones are met across drylining, ceilings, partitions, and fit-out schemes.

You will work closely with Project Managers and site teams, developing look-ahead schedules, monitoring performance, and contributing to recovery plans where

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a construction planning role or a project support role with planning responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in MS Projects - specifically Excel.
• Good understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project delivery.
• Experience working within drylining, ceilings, fit-out, finishing, or general construction environments.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Produce and update detailed construction programmes, short-term look-ahead schedules, and progress reports.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Commercial teams to capture progress and ensure programme accuracy.
• Support the preparation of recovery programmes and mitigation strategies where required.
• Track procurement, labour, and material schedules against project requirements.
• Attend project and planning meetings, providing programme updates and analysis.
• Maintain programme records, revisions, and planning documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner in the Essex area for a specialist contractor.

• Location: Tilbury Essex
• Job Type: Full-time

This company are a leading contractor specialising in drylining, ceilings, partitions, fit-out, and specialist finishing packages for commercial and residential projects. They are seeking an Assistant Planner to support the planning and delivery of multiple projects, ensuring that programmes are maintained and project milestones are achieved.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Produce and update detailed construction programmes, short-term look-ahead schedules, and progress reports.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, and Commercial teams to capture progress and ensure programme accuracy.
• Support the preparation of recovery programmes and mitigation strategies where required.
• Track procurement, labour, and material schedules against project requirements.
• Attend project and planning meetings, providing programme updates and analysis.
• Maintain programme records, revisions, and planning documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a construction planning role or a project support role with planning responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in MS Projects - specifically Excel.
• Good understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and project delivery.
• Experience working within drylining, ceilings, fit-out, finishing, or general construction environments.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience using Microsoft Project and Power BI.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ambitious and keen to develop a career in construction planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to develop their career within a growing and successful finishing contractor.