Junior Planner

Gleeds; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is seeking a Junior Planner in Bristol to assist Project and Programme Managers in delivering high quality services. The ideal candidate will have a BSc degree and demonstrate further post-graduate experience in project management. Key responsibilities include contract administration and ensuring financial accuracy. The role supports career development, offers flexible working arrangements, and access to a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop and grow your career

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Further post graduate experience in project management or programme management.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Experience in contract administration and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project/Programme Managers in delivering high quality services.
• Administer contracts and prepare bids for services.
• Ensure financial information is independently checked.

Skills

Project management tools and techniques

Procurement strategies

Clear and effective communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiating skills

Sound financial management

Competent ICT skills

Education

BSc Degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Junior Planner

Bristol - England

About This Opportunity

Assisting Project / Programme Managers in the delivery of projects and programmes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Project / Programme Managers in:
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that project management and/or programme management deliverables meet customer requirements
• Delivering high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
• Administering contracts as contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
• Producing and presenting to customers
• Preparing bids for services
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Our Global Travel Scholarship Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Further post graduate experience in project management and/or programme management
• Develop knowledge and experience in the following:
• Project stages
• Project management tools and techniques
• Procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
• Specification and procurement of facilities supplies and services
• Health and safety for facilities services
• Contract administration and management
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Sound problem solving, negotiating, financial management and numeracy skills
• Competent ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

• BSc Degree
• Undertaking to attain professional membership – RICS, CIOB or APN or equivalent standard

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.