Planning Assistant

Are you a recently qualified Construction Graduate looking for a new permanent opportunity?

Does the sound of working for a forward thinking contractor who offers unlimited career progression appeal to you?

Then get in touch.

Kingston Barnes are working with a privately owned contractor that provide all forms of construction. They are regularly employed by a number of blue chip clients, covering retail, leisure, domestic, commercial and insurance repair sectors under a range of partnership and framework agreements. Due to an increase in workload they are looking for a Planning Assistant to work within the Pre-Construction team learning all aspects of the pre-construction phase.

Key Duties include:

• Attendance at Client scoping visits to capture relevant programme requirements and constraints.
• Project Pre commencement phasing / development plans
• Project critical path analysis and programming.
• On site project planning support as required.
• To ensure compliance with company Management Systems
• Any other duties as directed by line manager(s) to perform the role successfully.
• Support on Tenders be it planning, site visits and understanding sub-contractor programme requirements

• Ideally you will be educated to HND/C or degree level and have experience of programming software including Asta Power Project or MS project
• Delivering results putting in extra effort and commitment to exceed expectations without compromising quality. Adhering to relevant procedures; meeting quality standards, getting things right consistently, and not being afraid to ask for help if required! Acting on potential problems before they arise, with the ability to work under pressure and ensure that deadlines are met.

• Problem Solving and Decision-making Checking and clarifying facts. Following guidelines to solve problems and make decisions.

This position would suit a recent Graduate who is looking to embark upon their first career opportunity within the construction industry.

Competitive salary & package available, along with further education opportunities