Assistant Planner (P6 / MS Project)

TN United Kingdom; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for Assistant Planners to join their dynamic team in Bury St. Edmunds. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a greener UK. Ideal candidates will have experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project in a construction setting. You will support Lead Planners, maintain schedules, and ensure data integrity in project management tools. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow in the field of project management.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Healthy annual leave entitlement

Pension

Training opportunities

Access to interesting projects

Qualifications

• Experience in planning/scheduling in a construction environment.
• Knowledge of project management tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Planners by collecting progress data and updating schedules.
• Maintain schedules and ensure consistency with approved project frameworks.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Work scheduling

Communication skills

Data organization

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Outlook

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Assistant Planner (P6 / MS Project), Bury St Edmunds

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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job summary

Leading engineering company seeks to employ a number of Assistant Planners based in Bury St. Edmunds or Colchester. Looking for candidates who have some planning/scheduling experience in a construction environment using P6 or MS Project.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Leading engineering company whose work has an important and positive impact on the public's daily lives is seeking to employ a number of Assistant Planners to join their team in either Bury St. Edmunds or Colchester.

If you have experience of using Primavera P6 or MS Project in a construction environment and would enjoy working for a company that is focused on tackling climate change and making the UK a greener place, then this is a great job for you! In return, you will get lots of training provided and access to some really interesting projects!

Job Purpose

The Assistant Planner will support the Lead Planners and delivery teams by collecting progress data and updating schedules. You will work across portfolios to provide targeted effort where demand dictates. Additionally, you will perform data integrity checks, identify missing or incorrect project data, and assist in improving data hygiene in project management tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and improve your capability in project management tools, with a focus on Primavera P6
• Maintain schedules and ensure consistency with approved project frameworks
• Provide accurate programme data to meet project control requirements
• Maintain currency of programme plans and schedules
• Integrate approved changes into baseline updates
• Support other planners in overseeing progressing programmes
• Work with project teams to ensure submission of progress updates
• Flag any schedule anomalies and obtain support from project teams

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience with work scheduling for construction projects
• Knowledge of project management tools, such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Familiarity with database and data organization principles
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in standard office software, including Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

In return, you will receive a salary of circa £35,000 (dependent on experience), accompanied by an annual bonus, healthy annual leave entitlement, pension, and other very attractive benefits.
For more information, contact Oli or simply apply online.

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