Assistant Planner – Construction Projects (Essex)

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

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