Assistant Planner in Glasgow

Job Title: Assistant Planner

Role Overview

To support the Project Team in developing plans and programmes to manage, monitor, and report on project progress. The role will provide assistance to the Project Planner and Planning Manager as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planner in producing comprehensive project programmes
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and updating of project schedules
• Undertake programme-related responsibilities as directed by the Planner, Senior Planner, or Planning Manager
• Ensure programme quality standards are met by carrying out quality checks
• Perform programme housekeeping tasks, including coding, calendar management, and milestone reviews
• Support month-end programme updates and reporting
• Undertake additional tasks as required to support the planning and programme function

Position Requirements Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience using planning software, ideally Primavera P6
• Experience in planning roles on small to non-complex, multidisciplinary projects
• Experience in monthly programme updates and schedule management
• Strong professional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and strong attention to detail
• Good commercial awareness
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent
• Experience working with Primavera P6
• Experience working on NEC contracts

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If you are an enthusiastic Assistant Planner looking to develop your career within a supportive project environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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