Assistant Construction Planner

Location: Kent
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Employment Type: Permanent

The Role

As an Assistant Construction Planner, you will support senior planners and project teams in developing, maintaining, and monitoring construction programmes throughout all project stages. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a long-term career in construction planning within a leading contractor environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and development of detailed construction programmes using industry planning software
Support programme updates, progress tracking, and reporting
Work closely with site teams to gather progress information and identify risks to programme delivery
Contribute to short-term and long-term planning strategies
Assist with delay analysis and programme impact assessments
Participate in project meetings and planning workshops
Help develop logistics sequencing and construction methodologies
Ensure programmes align with project milestones and contractual requirements

Requirements

Experience within a main contractor or construction environment
Exposure to high-rise residential or high-rise student accommodation projects preferred
Understanding of construction sequencing and project lifecycles
Familiarity with planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6 (desirable)
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Relevant construction qualification (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent) preferred