JOB TITLE: Assistant Planner
LOCATION: Thames Valley Region
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + more
Assistant Planner
The Assistant Planner supports the planning and delivery of construction projects by assisting in the development, maintenance, and reporting of project programmes. Working closely with the Planning team and wider project teams, the Assistant Planner helps ensure programmes are accurate, up to date and aligned with project objectives.
Job Description
The Assistant Planner shall:
Assist in the preparation, development and updating of project programmes.
Support the monitoring of project progress against planned activities and key milestones.
Maintain programme information, progress records and planning documentation.
Assist with the preparation of short-term and long-term look-ahead programmes.
Produce progress updates, reports and programme summaries as required.
Support planning meetings, workshops and project reviews.
Liaise with site teams, project managers and other stakeholders to obtain accurate progress information.
Assist in identifying programme risks and opportunities and support mitigation planning.
Help ensure programme information is communicated effectively across project teams.
Support the Planning team in the use and maintenance of planning software and project controls systems.
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential
Understanding of construction planning and project delivery principles.
Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, schedules and project information.
Relevant qualification in construction, engineering, project management or a related discipline.
Desirable
Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
Previous experience within a construction or engineering environment.
Health & Safety
Essential
Understanding of the importance of health and safety in construction projects.
Commitment to supporting safe systems of work and project delivery.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Assistant Planner and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:
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• Phone: 07384 916355
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
