Title: Planner / Assistant Planner
Location: Glasgow - 1-2 days working remotely
Salary: £45-65,000 + package
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planner or ambitious Assistant Planner looking to develop their career and take the next step to join a leading UK main contractor based in Glasgow.
The successful candidate will join an established planning team, supporting a diverse portfolio of construction projects across a variety of build sectors. With involvement at both tender and contract stages, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, developing your planning expertise alongside an experienced team of construction professionals.
The contractor has a strong pipeline of work and offers an excellent environment for career development, with the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects while building your experience within a leading main contracting business.
The Role
As Planner / Assistant Planner, you will support the planning function across a portfolio of projects, working closely with senior planners, estimators, pre-construction and operational teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the development and production of detailed tender programmes using Asta Powerproject.
Supporting the development, management and updating of contract programmes.
Working closely with site teams to understand construction progress, methodologies and sequencing.
Developing an understanding of construction processes, logistics and project delivery strategies.
Producing programme updates, progress reports and planning information.
Liaising with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams.
Contributing to the development of competitive and achievable tender programmes.
Gaining exposure to projects from initial tender through to construction and final delivery.About You
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Construction Planner or Assistant Planner with a background in the UK construction industry and a genuine interest in developing their planning career.
You will have strong site-based experience gained on UK building projects, giving you a practical understanding of construction processes, techniques and sequencing.
You will already be proficient in Asta Powerproject and be keen to build on your existing planning knowledge, taking on greater responsibility and developing your skills within an experienced planning team.
This role would suit an Assistant Planner ready to step up or an established Planner looking for a new challenge and broader project exposure.
Essential Requirements
Experience within the UK construction industry.
Strong site-based experience on UK building projects.
Previous experience in a construction planning or assistant planning position.
Proficiency in Asta Powerproject.
Good understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing.
Some experience developing or updating construction programmes.
What's on Offer
Starting salary £45-65,000 per annum
Annual car allowance of £5,000 or choice of company car
Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Work alongside an experienced and supportive planning team.
Flexible hybrid working - 1-2 days working remotely.
Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
Plus other great benefits.
If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 75357.
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