Dynamic Planning Assistant for Fast-Paced Projects

United Living Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group in Washington is seeking a Planning Assistant to join our expanding United Infrastructure Services team. This is a long‑term career opportunity with a leading Main Contractor.

You will support the planning department, gather information for works, and help coordinate with customers, local authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, IT literacy, and the ability to work to deadlines.

Qualifications

• NRSWA awareness and safe working practices.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team.
• Strong spoken and written communication at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills with Excel and planning tools.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Respectful, discreet in public-facing roles.
• Some flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customer to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Manage workload to comply with Clients Service Level Agreements.
• Manage NRSWA requirements on individual schemes to minimise risk and non-compliance.
• Coordination with local authorities.
• Effective liaison with all stakeholders.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

NRSWA (Awareness)

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy (MS Office & Excel)

Team player / independent

Public-facing discretion

Deadline-driven

Job description

United Living Group in Washington is seeking a Planning Assistant to join our expanding United Infrastructure Services team. This is a long‑term career opportunity with a leading Main Contractor.

You will support the planning department, gather information for works, and help coordinate with customers, local authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, IT literacy, and the ability to work to deadlines.