Assistant Planner / Planner - Construction

Employer: Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Location: Construction

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Seasonal

Posted: 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Location: Sheffield Job Type: Permanent Sector: Construction / Main Contracting Level: Assistant Planner / Planner Lynx Employment Services is recruiting an Assistant Planner / Planner on behalf of an established construction business based in Sheffield. This opportunity would suit someone in the earlier stages of their construction planning career who has a practical understanding of how construction projects are planned and delivered. This is not a Project Controls or P6-focused planning position. We are looking for someone who can produce clear, practical construction programmes and work closely with pre-construction and operational teams. The Role Working as part of an experienced construction team, you will support the planning and programming of projects from pre-construction through to delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Producing practical construction and pre-construction programmes Preparing programmes for tender and pre-construction submissions Developing short-term and detailed programmes for construction activities Producing straightforward programmes for activities such as scaffolding, site set-up and sequencing of works Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information to understand programme requirements Working with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams Updating programmes as projects and information develop Identifying sequencing, access and programme considerations Preparing clear programme information for clients Attending meetings and confidently explaining programme logic and proposed sequencing Supporting the wider planning team across multiple projects About You We are particularly interested in candidates who have some construction planning experience and now want to develop their career with an established contractor. You may currently be working as an: Assistant Planner Junior Planner Construction Planner Trainee Planner You should have: Exp

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