Junior Planner

Support our delivery teams in coordinating project plans alongside the operations, commercial, and design departments. This opportunity is tailored for individuals looking to pursue a career in planning within the construction and civil engineering sector.

As this is a junior role training in the relevant software packages will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Understand project requirements and assist in maintaining project programmes.
• Develop logic-driven, cost and/or resource loaded programmes for Tender Projects
• Incorporate contractor and sub-contractor programs into these construction programmes.
• Maintaining live project programmes and collecting periodic progress updates through interfacing with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in keeping projects on track by identifying critical activities and evaluating remedial actions.
• Prepare reports (weekly, monthly, 4-week lookahead etc.)
• Produce commentary on changes to project plans and critical paths.
• Understanding and meeting all contract requirements.
• Attending and scheduling meetings as required.
• Effective Communication of project risks and opportunities to the project team

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with people of all levels 
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills 
• A team player who also works well independently 
• Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage own workload effectively 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project

Qualifications and Certificates

• Graduated, in a relevant degree qualification or you have 3 years relevant work experience in a similar role. 
• Proficient in Programming software packages – Oracle Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, MS Project

Benefits here at Taziker

If you want to grow your career and enhance your skills, Taziker will support you and provide you the opportunities to excel. Work with Taziker on unique and interesting projects around the UK, including rollercoasters and famous landmarks, and work alongside our award-winning teams to challenge yourself and make a difference.

We pride ourselves on presenting opportunities to all and our percentage of women in construction is higher than the national average. We work closely with the community, organising charity and sponsorship events through our internal Charity Committee, and working closely with local schools and colleges to pave the way for future generations. To furthermore encourage this, our employees have access to a unique benefit where they can utilise 3 days paid leave to take part in volunteering activities each year.

Taziker has an equal opportunities policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

To apply

Please email your CV with a covering letter to careers@taziker.com.

We look forward to receiving your application.