Junior Construction Planner

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Stay Away

Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical

Training & Development

Career Progression

Immediate Start

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Junior Construction Planner in Somerset to support development and maintenance of construction programmes for major projects across the UK and Europe.

This role offers hands-on training and mentorship from experienced planners within a fast-paced, technically demanding environment. You will work with project managers, engineers and site teams to align programme logic with on-site activities, track progress, and gain exposure to BIM and 4D planning

Qualifications

• Experience in construction planning or a relevant degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.)
• Basic understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
• Exposure to planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and maintenance of construction programmes
• Assisting in aligning programme logic with site activities and installation sequencing
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams
• Helping track progress, update programmes, and produce reports
• Supporting the identification of programme risks, delays, and coordination issues
• Gaining exposure to BIM models and 4D planning tools

Skills

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Navisworks

Revit

BIM

Job description

Junior Construction Planner

Somerset

£30,000 - £50,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical + Training & Development + Career Progression + Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering major (£100M+) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe.This is a rare opportunity for someone early in their planning career to work on complex, high-value projects while receiving hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced planners.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond basic programme updates and develop a real understanding of how projects are built, sequenced, and delivered on site.You'll be working in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment where planning plays a key role in successful project delivery.

The business places strong emphasis on development, offering a clear progression path into Planner, Senior Planner, and Planning Manager roles.

Your Role as a Junior Construction Planner Will Include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of construction programmes
• Assisting in aligning programme logic with site activities and installation sequencing
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams
• Helping track progress, update programmes, and produce reports
• Supporting the identification of programme risks, delays, and coordination issues
• Gaining exposure to BIM models and 4D planning tools

The Successful Junior Construction Planner Will Have:

• Experience in construction planning or a relevant degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.)
• Basic understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
• Exposure to planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• Strong willingness to learn and develop within a fast‑paced environment
• Good communication skills and a proactive mindset

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