Planning Assistant

United Infrastructure Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure in Washington is seeking a Planning Assistant to support the planning team and ensure information is prepared for execution. You will liaise with customers, manage workloads to meet service levels, and maintain planning records using CC&B systems.

Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office and Excel, are essential. The role offers a collaborative environment within a growing contracting business delivering UK infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• The ability to self-motivate and work within a team.
• Good spoken and written communication at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in planning.
• Confident using computer packages and planning tools.
• IT literate with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication, team-orientated but capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customers to ensure a positive experience.
• Manage workload to meet Client SLA commitments.
• Update CC&B system for planning records.
• Coordinate with planning team on work schedules.
• Effectively liaise with all stakeholders.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Microsoft Office

Excel

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

## Planning AssistantApplylocations: Water\_Washingtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101088United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. *Our company is split into two business areas:* **Utility Infrastructure** – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. **Social Infrastructure** - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.**Job Description**Join the thriving and dynamic United Infrastructure Services team in Washington! As a rapidly growing business, we are excited to welcome a new Planning Assistant to contribute to our success. If you're looking for a long-term career opportunity with a Main Contractor, where you can develop your skills and be part of an industry-leading organisation, this role is for you.Your Role: Planning AssistantTo operate effectively in a delivery focused and often fast-paced environment, working within the planning department to ensure that information is compiled ready for the work to be carried out.**Responsibilities:*** Liaising with customer to ensure a positive customer experience* Manage workload to comply with Clients Service Level Agreements* Update Clients CC&B System* Coordination with the planning team regarding work schedules* Effective liaison with all stakeholders* All other duties assignedQualifications**Essential Skills:*** The ability to self-motivate and work within a team* Good spoken and written communication skills at all levels* Attention to detail* Confidence in using computer packages and familiarity with planning tools* The ability to work under pressure to deadlines I.T literate particularly Microsoft Office and Excel* Well-developed verbal and written communication skills* Team player, but also comfortable working alone* Understands the need for respect, sensitivity and discretion in a public facing role* Some flexibility of working hours may be required* Self-Motivated, enthusiastic and calm under pressureJoin us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.