Graduate Planner

Talk Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction client in Northamptonshire is looking for a Junior Planner or Assistant Planner. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction and be eager to transition to a planning role. The position offers excellent career progression, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Very competitive pension scheme

Bi-annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant or Intermediate Planner.
• Background in construction such as Site Engineer or Manager.
• Knowledge across various projects like Education, Healthcare, and Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning for diverse building projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and timelines.
• Utilize construction knowledge to aid planning processes.

Skills

Knowledge of construction projects

Planning skills

Education

Relevant industry qualification

Degree / HND / HNC

Job description

Junior Planner or Assistant Planner or Intermediate Planner Considered - Construction / Building - Northamptonshire

*Graduates also considered - must have a construction-related qualification

*Site Engineers / Site Managers or similar also considered with a view of transferring over to a full-time planner job.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner or Planner to join what we consider our best client, who truly stand out as one of the top employers in construction.

- Open to a fresh challenge?
- Want to work for a company different from the norm?
- Looking for a role that offers career progression, work-life balance, and a leading salary & benefits scheme?

THEN LOOK NO FURTHER, THIS COMPANY HAS THE BEST OPPORTUNITY ON OFFER FOR A PLANNER IN THE MIDLANDS

Read more to find out why:

- Very low staff turnover, one of the lowest in the industry, indicating excellent staff care.
- The company has many repeat clients and negotiated work, ensuring a stable workload.
- Professional & friendly team environment.
- Good relationships and prompt payments to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Large enough to keep you busy but not too big, providing a close-knit team environment.
- Diverse projects including commercial, industrial, student accommodation, Care Homes, Hotels.
- Great opportunity for career growth during a period of organic expansion.
- Attractive salary and benefits package including car allowance, competitive pension, and bi-annual bonuses that are nearly guaranteed.

COMPANY:

My client is a leading privately owned building contractor with a busy and expanding workload.

Due to new project acquisitions, they are looking to strengthen their team with a Planner / Junior Planner to work on various building sector projects locally.

This role is ideal for an experienced Planner or an Assistant/Junior Planner seeking their first full-time planning position, with training and support provided.

LOCATION:

Northamptonshire with some remote working options.

REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered, you must have:

• Previous employment as an Assistant Planner, Intermediate Planner, or a similar construction role such as Site Engineer / Site Manager aiming to transition into a planning role.
• Experience or knowledge of construction/building projects (Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Industrial, MOJ, Residential, or Leisure).
• Ideally, previous employment with a main contractor.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC, etc.).

REMUNERATION:

The successful candidate will receive:

• £25,000 - £55,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Very competitive pension scheme
• Bi-annual bonuses

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please submit your application now.

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