Job Title: Planner (Fit-out / Joinery)
Contract: Fixed-term contract (12 months), Full Time
Location: Oxford , On-site
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00 -17.00
Salary: Competitive - negotiable depending on experience
About us
Ruddy Joinery is a leading bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist, undertaking multi-million-pound projects in the commercial, prime residential and leisure sectors. Established in the 1964, we are proud family business with over 60 years of experience in the industry.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Planner to join our team and support the delivery of high-profile fit-out and joinery projects. The role involves working closely with design, commercial, factory, and site teams to build, manage, and monitor programmes across all stages of a project. As part of the Project Controls department, the position also offers exposure to wider project management and commercial processes, providing an excellent development pathway.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project programmes using planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project).
- Support coordination between different departments to ensure smooth project flow.
- Monitor progress and report updates to internal teams and clients.
- Identify potential risks or delays and support in preparing solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including subcontractors, consultants, and Tier 1 contractors.
- Create and maintain spreadsheet trackers and feed them into planning software to ensure accurate reporting.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in planning within a construction, fit-out, or joinery environment.
- Proficiency in planning software (Asta Powerproject preferred; P6/MS Project also valuable).
- Strong Excel skills with ability to link trackers into planning systems.
- Awareness of how different workstreams connect within a project lifecycle.
- Interest in developing a broader project controls mindset, with links to cost and project management.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- A collaborative, proactive, and problem-solving approach.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on challenging, high-quality projects with leading clients.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Professional growth with exposure to project controls and project management.
Application question(s):
- Do you have the legal right to work in the UK?
- This is a site-based role in Oxford. Can you confirm if you are currently based in the UK and within a reasonable commuting distance to Oxford?
Work Location: In person
