Planner - Assistant or Intermediate level

Assistant Planner Location: Reading & Surrounding Regional Projects Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About The Company As one of the UK's largest privately-owned construction and development groups they have built a reputation over more than 90 years for delivery excellence, quality, and strong family values. The Southern region continues to secure flagship projects across the Commercial, Industrial, Education, and Residential sectors. They are looking for an ambitious and detailed-oriented Assistant Planner to join the team in Reading. The Role Working alongside our experienced Senior Planners and Project Managers, you will play a key role in the planning, scheduling, and overall delivery of dynamic construction projects across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a tier-one contractor, gaining hands-on exposure to both pre-construction tender stages and live on-site delivery. Key Responsibilities Program Development: Assist in creating and updating baseline construction programs using Asta Powerproject . Progress Monitoring: Regularly visit project sites to track progress, update schedules, and identify potential delays or risk factors early. Site Team Collaboration: Work closely with Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Subcontractors to ensure short-term look-ahead programs align with the master plan. Reporting: Prepare clear, concise weekly and monthly progress reports for internal management and client updates. Tender & Pre-Construction: Support the pre-construction team with logistic plans, phasing, and initial program draft schedules. Delay Analysis: Help analyze program variations and impact assessments when project changes occur. What They Are Looking For Education: A degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. Software Skills: Previous experience or a strong foundational knowledge of planning software ( Ast