Assistant Planning Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
City of London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

UK main contracting experience Construction programming Asta Powerproject Progress monitoring Project reporting Communication skills Organisational skills Problem identification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Planning Engineer

Location: City of London | Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum + car allowance & package | Type: Permanent | Reference: 71450

The Role

As Assistant Planner, you'll be based on-site and work closely with the Senior Planner to develop, manage, and monitor project programmes. You'll gain invaluable experience on a large, complex scheme, learning the ins and outs of delivering a flagship project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support in developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes
  • Assist with progress updates, reporting and look-ahead schedules
  • Work with the site team to gather progress information and identify potential delays or issues
  • Help prepare short-term and long-term programmes under the guidance of the Senior Planner
  • Attend site progress meetings and liaise with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors
  • Use Asta Powerproject to build and update project schedules

About You

  • Experience working for a UK building main contractor
  • Good understanding of construction processes and sequencing
  • Some exposure to construction planning duties - either on site or within a pre-construction team
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Keen to learn and develop within a leading contractor environment

Opportunity

  • Be part of a flagship £200m project with a market-leading contractor
  • Learn from an experienced Senior Planner on a technically complex, high-profile scheme
  • Excellent career progression prospects within a business known for developing talent
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term pipeline of major London projects

Offer

  • Circa £45-60,000 per annum
  • Car allowance £5,000
  • Travel expenses
  • Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Other great benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on [contact hidden] for further information quoting reference 71450.

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