Junior Planner in St Albans

Energy Jobline CVL; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Junior Construction Planner in London. The role offers a permanent full-time position with a salary of £28,000–£30,000, dependent on experience, and career development within a growing contractor.

You will assist with construction programmes, support senior planners, monitor timelines and attend meetings to gather updates. A graduate or junior candidate with drive to progress in planning is suitable.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in construction planning is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel and Project or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of construction programmes and schedules.
• Support senior planners with progress tracking and reporting.
• Monitor timelines and identify delays or risks.
• Attend project meetings and update programme information.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and commercial departments for updates.
• Help produce short-term and long-term planning reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Junior Construction Planner

Location: London / South East

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Job Type: Permanent - Full-Time

A growing and well-established construction contractor is looking to recruit a Junior Planner to join its expanding project delivery team. Working across a range of construction and refurbishment projects, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in construction planning with support from experienced senior professionals.

This role would suit either a graduate or someone with previous construction coordination/planning experience looking to progress within a reputable contractor environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of construction programmes and project schedules.
• Support senior planners and project teams with progress tracking and reporting.
• Monitor project timelines and identify potential delays or risks.
• Attend project meetings and update programme information accordingly.
• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and commercial departments to gather project updates.
• Help produce short-term and long-term planning reports.

Requirements

• Degree, HNC/HND or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or similar.
• Previous experience within construction, project coordination or planning advantageous.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project (or willingness to learn planning software).
• Motivated, detail-oriented and eager to build a career within construction planning.

What's on Offer

• Salary between £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals.
• Long-term progression within a growing contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.