Assistant Construction Planner

Assistant Construction Planner

Location: Kent 

Salary: Dependant on Experience

Employment Type: Permanent

The Role

As an Assistant Construction Planner, you will support senior planners and project teams in developing, maintaining, and monitoring construction programmes throughout all project stages. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a long-term career in construction planning within a leading contractor environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and development of detailed construction programmes using industry planning software

Support programme updates, progress tracking, and reporting

Work closely with site teams to gather progress information and identify risks to programme delivery

Contribute to short-term and long-term planning strategies

Assist with delay analysis and programme impact assessments

Participate in project meetings and planning workshops

Help develop logistics sequencing and construction methodologies

Ensure programmes align with project milestones and contractual requirements

Requirements

Experience within a main contractor or construction environment

Exposure to high-rise residential or high-rise student accommodation projects preferred

Understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycles

Familiarity with planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 (desirable)

Strong analytical and organisational skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Relevant construction qualification (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent) preferred