We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Planner to join our East Midlands team. You will play a vital role in supporting the Planning Lead to develop tender stage programmes and logistics proposals, ensuring the best opportunity to secure projects at maximum margins. The successful candidate will assist in establishing optimum timescales and methodologies for projects and then monitor, support, and critique on-site progress to ensure tender solutions are followed during construction. Additionally, the Assistant Planner will support and occasionally lead the monitoring of live construction projects to ensure completion within safety, time, and budgetary requirements.
The key responsibilities:
Liaison with Pre- & Post-Constructi
* onSupport the Planning Lead and site teams in monitoring and reporting progress throughout the construction proces
* s.Assist the Planning Lead in identifying and communicating risks in the planning process and ensuring robust reporting procedures to support entitlement
s.
Work Winning and Tend
* ersEnsure compliance with tender requirements, legislative and statutory standards to develop the most efficient solutio
* ns.Assess and study tender information to identify risks and opportuniti
* es.Assist in preparing tender programmes, including design and procurement schedules, and lead production where allocat
* ed.Produce baseline programmes with full resource allocati
* on.Undertake site visits and appraisa
* ls.Collaborate with the Planner, Bid Manager, and Estimator to develop robust proposals and maintain bid strate
* gy.Prepare and analyze preliminary item enquiries, including scaffold schedules, tower cranes, and temporary electri
* cs.Develop thorough and robust method statemen
* ts.Create site layout and logistics plans using tools such as PowerPoint and Google Sketch
* Up.Provide input or production of specialist 4D planning software (e.g., Synchro) as applicab
* le.Engage with key suppliers and subcontractors to verify programme lead times, durations, and resourc
* es.Support the design and client team in developing Stepnell tende
* rs.Attend client and tender intervie
* ws.Contribute to tender stage and construction handove
rs.
Site and Construction Plan
* ningCollaborate with site teams to update tender programmes into construction program
* mes.Support the Planner in presenting planning strategies to construction teams during project launc
* hes.Revise programmes to account for EOT awards and scheme variati
* ons.Monitor procurement programmes linked to construction schedu
* les.Review and monitor subcontractor programmes, progress, and resour
* ces.Track progress against the programme, report delays, and recommend recovery measu
* res.Develop and implement countdown-to-completion programmes three months prior to practical complet
* ion.Provide forward planning, highlight upcoming activities, and identify opportunities for programme improveme
* nts.Contribute to claims for extensions of time (EO
* Ts).Adhere to company processes and suggest procedural improvements where applica
ble.
Financial and Repo
* rtingWork with Contracts Managers and Project Managers to ensure accurate reporting of progress, delays, and entitlem
ents.
Co
* ntrolsAssist in integrating subcontractor progr
* ammes.Support the production of tender programmes and logistics
* plans.Provide feedback on work activity durations and suggest improve
* ments.Share insights on new work methods and future development opportun
* ities.Assist with monthly progress assessment reports as n
eeded.
The ideal cand
* idate: Previous planning experience within construction or a similar
* sectorA key eye for detail and a proactive a
pproach
Why
StepnellAt our core, we are committed to inspiring, nurturing, and investing in our people, ensuring that their careers are both fulfilling and rewarding. As proud holders of Investors in People Gold accreditation, we recognise that our employees are the driving force behind our success. We value everyone's contribution and curiosity rules within our teamship philosophy. We aim to empower our people to make a difference and drive positive change across our business and s
ervices.To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, market-leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or comp
any car.Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly
valued.
About UsWe are a family-run business with a history of more than 155 years, we are stable and reliable, making long-term decisions in the best interest of our people and c
ustomers.Our unique and growing capabilities span construction, property development, energy, joinery, and concrete repairs, enabling us to meet the diverse needs of our customers. With six regional offices in Nottingham, Rugby, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Poole, across 3 business units, our geographical reach allows us to maintain high levels of repeat business, currently representing 75% of our
turnover.Our team of experts rises to every challenge, we are proactive problem solvers, and collaborate every step of the way, ensuring our customers have a smooth ex
perience.