Assistant Project Planner

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Assistant Planner to join its Building division. The role involves developing project programmes, monitoring progress, and supporting project management processes in the construction sector. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong planning knowledge, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning. This position offers the chance to grow within a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering quality projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply a range of planning knowledge and skills with growing autonomy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in continuous learning and development within a structured planning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing short-term and detailed project programmes.
• Calculate activity durations using quantities and productivity rates.
• Produce weekly progress dashboards using input from project teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Planning techniques

Tools

Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Title - Assistant Project Planner

Location: - Birmingham
Division: Building
Salary - Up to £45k plus package

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Planner to join their Building division. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow their expertise in project planning and support the successful delivery of construction projects across a range of sectors.

As an Assistant Planner, you will play a key part in supporting the planning and project functions by developing programmes, reporting on progress, and contributing to planning documentation and processes. You will work closely with Planners, Project Managers, and site teams to ensure that works are logically sequenced, monitored, and reported efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing short-term and detailed project programmes using tools such as Powerproject (and Primavera P6 where applicable).
• Calculate activity durations using quantities and productivity rates.
• Understand and explain planning terminology including Critical Path, Total Float, and Free Float.
• Identify and communicate project critical success factors.
• Maintain and update as-built programmes from weekly progress data.
• Produce weekly progress dashboards using input from project teams.
• Support the completion of Project Management Reports, with responsibility for planning sections.
• Develop phasing, logistics, and time slice plans under guidance.
• Learn and apply planning techniques relevant to JCT and NEC contracts.
• Contribute to the planning input for Project Execution Plans and other client documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the supply chain to ensure planning requirements are understood and followed.
• Actively engage in knowledge-sharing activities to support continuous improvement.
• Use document control systems to distribute planning outputs efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• An individual capable of working independently while taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks.
• Ability to apply a range of planning knowledge and skills with growing autonomy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A team player who contributes to shared objectives and supports colleagues.
• Interest in continuous learning and development within a structured planning environment.

Our Client's Culture and Values

Our client operates in the public interest, financing, designing, building, and managing facilities that serve businesses, communities, and individuals. Their core values are grounded in trust, respect, mutual support, and a commitment to both teamwork and individual initiative. People are prioritised over processes, with a strong emphasis on delivering to time, cost, and quality.

If you feel that this is the role for you, please apply with your latest CV.