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.Reporting to the Planner, the Assistant Planner supports project planning, scheduling and monitoring. The role ensures project programmes are accurate, achievable and compliant with company procedures while supporting resource management and timely delivery. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors and clients to track progress, identify risks and provide reporting while developing planning expertise.Planning and SchedulingAssist in preparing and maintaining project schedules using planning softwareSupport development of project programmes including milestone and resource planningMonitor project progress and update schedules to reflect actual performanceIdentify critical path activities, constraints and dependenciesProject SupportAssist in forecasting resource requirements and material delivery schedulesSupport project teams in coordinating works across disciplinesContribute to project risk identification, mitigation and reportingReporting and AnalysisProduce progress reports, dashboards and visualisations for internal and client useAnalyse delays, variances and trends to support decision-makingMaintain project records, logs and planning documentationStakeholder EngagementLiaise with project teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure alignment on schedulesSupport project meetings, reviews and planning workshopsCommunicate effectively across multidisciplinary teamsContinuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve planning processes and toolsSupport adoption of digital planning and scheduling systemsContribute to lessons learned and best practice sharing across projects*Essential*Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skillsGood communication and teamwork skillsExcellent proficiency in MS ExcelDesirableWork experience or internship in construction, planning or schedulingKnowledge of BIM, digital planning tools or project management systemsUnderstanding of construction processes, resource management and risk mitigation*Essential*Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related disciplineWillingness to learn planning methodologies and project control principlesDesirableExposure to complex multi-disciplinary projectsTraining or interest in advanced planning techniques, earned value management or digital project management toolsProfessional membership of a relevant body such as AACE, RICS or PMICompetitive salary26 days annual leave plus additional company daysPension and benefitsUnlimited learning and development opportunitiesMuch moreOur People and Recruitment CommitmentAt 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 processWe 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