Assistant Planning Engineer

Gold Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / company car

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Private medical

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an Assistant Planning Engineer for a major construction project in Gloucester. The role is hybrid and site-based at times, with a salary of £40-55,000 plus package, and it offers exposure to a £500 million project.

You will support the planning team, develop and maintain programmes using Primavera P6 or ASTA Powerproject, monitor progress, and assist in preparing look-ahead schedules and progress reports on a high-profile site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role within construction.
• Experience with UK main contractor or construction consultancy advantageous.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and/or ASTA Powerproject.
• Good understanding of construction processes and planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction programmes with the planning team.
• Update project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or ASTA Powerproject.
• Monitor site progress against programme and prepare regular progress reports.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities.
• Gather progress information with site management and project teams.
• Prepare look-ahead programmes and planning documents.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to planning discussions.

Skills

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Construction planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Title: Assistant Planning Engineer
Location: Gloucester (hybrid)
Salary: £40-55,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Planning Engineer to join an established project team on a major construction project in Gloucester, valued at approximately £500 million.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading contractors on a landmark project, where you'll gain invaluable experience working alongside experienced planning professionals while developing your career within project planning.

The Role

As Assistant Planning Engineer, you'll support the planning function throughout the delivery of this high-profile construction project. Working closely with Senior Planners and the wider project team, you'll assist in developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress and providing planning support to ensure the successful delivery of the scheme.
This is a site-based role, offering hands-on exposure to all aspects of project planning on a large-scale construction project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning team in developing and maintaining construction programmes.


• Assist with updating project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or ASTA Powerproject.


• Monitor site progress against programme and help produce regular progress reports.


• Assist in identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities.


• Work closely with site management and project teams to gather progress information.


• Support the preparation of look-ahead programmes and planning documentation.


• Attend project meetings and contribute to planning discussions.


• Learn and develop planning best practices while working alongside experienced planning professionals.

About You

This opportunity is ideal for an Assistant Planner or an aspiring Planning Engineer looking to take the next step in their career on a major construction project.

• Previous experience within a planning role, ideally within the construction industry.


• Experience working for a UK main contractor or construction consultancy would be advantageous.


• A good understanding of construction processes and project planning principles.


• Experience using, or a willingness to learn, Primavera P6 and/or ASTA Powerproject.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team.


• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to build a long-term career in construction planning.

Offer

• £45-55,000 per annum


• Annual car allowance or choice of company car


• Annual bonus scheme


• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical


• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline


• Plus other great benefits.