RMS is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil engineering and construction company to offer an exciting new career opportunity. This vacancy represents a fantastic chance to join a respected industry leader, known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK.

• Role: Assistant Planner
• Location: Middlesborough
• Salary: £35k-£48k per annum (DOE)
• Overtime: Overtime is calculated at time plus a half Monday to Saturday. Sundays at Double time.
• Working Hours: Site hours are between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. 47.5 hour per week.

About the Role:
Our client is seeking motivated and experienced Assistant Planner to join their project team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in construction or civil engineering to play a key role in supporting project delivery through effective planning and programme management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, maintenance and monitoring of project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Collaborate closely with site delivery teams to analyse programme performance and monitor progress against plans.
• Resource programmes accurately and work in partnership with the Project Quantity Surveyor to develop cost plans and end-out forecasts.
• Contribute to reporting processes, providing insight and updates to the Project Manager
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, supporting timely and cost-efficient project delivery.

About You:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the construction or civil engineering industry, ideally with time spent in operations or as a trainee planner.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction project workflows, planning techniques and progress monitoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to interpret technical data and translate it into clear, actionable plans.
• A degree or NVQ Level 6 qualification in a related field is desirable, but not essential.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information: Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk / 01325 389333

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