Planning Assistant

United Living Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group in Washington is seeking a Planning Assistant to join our expanding United Infrastructure Services team. This is a long‑term career opportunity with a leading Main Contractor.

You will support the planning department, gather information for works, and help coordinate with customers, local authorities and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, IT literacy, and the ability to work to deadlines.

Qualifications

• NRSWA awareness and safe working practices.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team.
• Strong spoken and written communication at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills with Excel and planning tools.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Team player who can also work independently.
• Respectful, discreet in public-facing roles.
• Some flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customer to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Manage workload to comply with Clients Service Level Agreements.
• Manage NRSWA requirements on individual schemes to minimise risk and non-compliance.
• Coordination with local authorities.
• Effective liaison with all stakeholders.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

NRSWA (Awareness)

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy (MS Office & Excel)

Team player / independent

Public-facing discretion

Deadline-driven

Job description

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.

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 Assistant

To 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
• Manage NRSWA requirements on individual schemes in order to minimise financial risk and non-compliance
• Coordination with local authorities
• Effective liaison with all stakeholders
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NRSWA (Awareness)
• 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 pressure

Additional Information