Assistant Planner
- Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
- £35,000-48,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Role: Assistant Planner
- Location: Middlesborough
- Salary: £35k-£48k per annum (DOE)
- Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
- Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.
Our client is seeking motivated and experienced Assistant Planner to join their project team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in construction or civil engineering to play a key role in supporting project delivery through effective planning and programme management.Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, maintenance and monitoring of project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
- Collaborate closely with site delivery teams to analyse programme performance and monitor progress against plans.
- Resource programmes accurately and work in partnership with the Project Quantity Surveyor to develop cost plans and end-out forecasts.
- Contribute to reporting processes, providing insight and updates to the Project Manager
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, supporting timely and cost-efficient project delivery.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction or civil engineering industry, ideally with time spent in operations or as a trainee planner.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Strong understanding of construction project workflows, planning techniques and progress monitoring.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Able to interpret technical data and translate it into clear, actionable plans.
- A degree or NVQ Level 6 qualification in a related field is desirable, but not essential.