Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner

Bridgend

Permanent salary + benefits package

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing contractors as an Assistant Planner.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking to work in a supportive but ambitious environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include:

* Supporting the Planner/Senior Planner in developing and managing construction programmes that are realistic, contractually compliant, and reflect how work actually happens on site.

* Assisting with the production and maintenance of NEC3/NEC4 programmes for submission and acceptance, and updating them in line with contract requirements.

* Helping to monitor site progress, gather data, and produce programmes and reports to support monthly reporting and client updates.

* Assisting in the review of compensation events and variations, collecting evidence and programme information to support contractual submissions.

* Helping to prepare and maintain project progress dashboards, reports, and programme outputs for both internal and external stakeholders.

* Supporting the commercial and project teams with programme-related information to support cost and resource planning.

* Assisting in the development of tender programmes and supporting the preconstruction team with competitive tender submissions.

* Learning from and supporting the Planner/Senior Planner and wider planning team in maintaining best practices, consistency, and continuous improvement.

* Supporting site teams with short term planning on site.

Key requirements:

* A relevant qualification (or working towards) in engineering, construction management, or project management, or equivalent practical experience.

* A keen interest in construction project planning, with some understanding of how projects are delivered on site.

* Some familiarity with Asta Powerproject or other planning software is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within project teams.

* Good analytical and organisational abilities, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

* Willingness to learn and develop a career within planning.

* Experience or exposure to civil engineering or infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

* Role will be based out of our Wales & Energy Bridgend office, blended with project visits across the UK