Assistant Planner

Keyman Personnel, a specialist recruitment agency for the construction and civil engineering sector, is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–2 years' experience (including placements or internships) to further their career within a structured, supportive planning team on high-profile UK projects.
Role Overview:
As an Assistant Planner, you will play a crucial support role in the preparation and maintenance of project programmes. Working closely with senior planners and site teams, you'll help monitor progress, support updates to project schedules, and contribute to key reporting functions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in developing and updating tender and construction programmes using planning tools (e.g., Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6)
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Support resource planning, logistics, and sequencing of construction activities
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Help monitor project progress and identify potential delays or risks
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Liaise with site teams to collect data and maintain schedule accuracy
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Produce short-term lookahead programmes and support project reporting
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Prepare dashboards, presentations, and critical path analyses
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Assist with delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) claims when required
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Attend site meetings and coordinate with engineers and project managers
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Ensure planning documentation is current and complies with company standards
Required Skills & Experience:
Essential:
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HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar
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1–2 years of relevant experience in planning or site engineering (including internships)
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Familiarity with Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project
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Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
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Good organisational and analytical skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Team player with a proactive attitude
Desirable:
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Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract forms
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CSCS card
Benefits:
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Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus
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Company pension scheme
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Clear career progression pathway
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays