John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family‑owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.
Assistant Planner – Responsibilities
Planning and Scheduling
* Assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules using planning software
* Support development of project programmes including milestone and resource planning
* Monitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performance
* Identify critical path activities, constraints and dependencies
Project Support
* Assist in forecasting resource requirements and material delivery schedules
* Support project teams in coordinating works across disciplines
* Contribute to project risk identification, mitigation and reporting
Reporting and Analysis
* Produce progress reports, dashboards and visualisations for internal and client use
* Analyse delays, variances and trends to support decision-making
* Maintain project records, logs and planning documentation
Stakeholder Engagement
* Liaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure alignment on schedules
* Support project meetings, reviews and planning workshops
* Communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Continuous Improvement
* Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and tools
* Support adoption of digital planning and scheduling systems
* Contribute to lessons learned and best practice sharing across projects
Essential Requirements
* Analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* Excellent proficiency in MS Excel
* Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline
* Willingness to learn planning methodologies and project control principles
Desirable Requirements
* Work experience or internship in construction, planning or scheduling
* Knowledge of BIM, digital planning tools or project management systems
* Understanding of construction processes, resource management and risk mitigation
* Exposure to complex multi‑disciplinary projects
* Training or interest in advanced planning techniques, earned value management or digital project management tools
* Professional membership of a relevant body such as AACE, RICS or PMI
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
* Pension and benefits
* Unlimited learning and development opportunities
* Much more
Our People and Recruitment Commitment
At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.
All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.
We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.
All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.
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