Junior Construction Planner

Junior Construction Planner

Somerset

£30,000 - £50,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical + Training & Development + Career Progression + Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Construction Planner to join a leading contractor delivering major (£100M+) mission-critical projects across the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for someone early in their planning career to work on complex, high-value projects while receiving hands-on training and mentorship from experienced planners.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond basic programme updates and develop a real understanding of how projects are built, sequenced, and delivered on site. You'll be working in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment where planning plays a key role in successful project delivery.

The business places strong emphasis on development, offering a clear progression path into Planner, Senior Planner, and Planning Manager roles.

Your Role as a Junior Construction Planner Will Include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of construction programmes


• Assisting in aligning programme logic with site activities and installation sequencing


• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams


• Helping track progress, update programmes, and produce reports


• Supporting the identification of programme risks, delays, and coordination issues


• Gaining exposure to BIM models and 4D planning tools

The Successful Junior Construction Planner Will Have:

• Experience in construction planning or a relevant degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.)


• Basic understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery


• Exposure to planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject


• Strong willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment


• Good communication skills and a proactive mindset

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