This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Cardiff office and at home. This position will involve assisting the planning and preconstruction teams to produce realistic, de-risked programmes, on time and to the highest quality. The Assistant Planner will ensure that we provide an accurate programme in line with the customer's requirements, project scope, and current legislation.,

Assisting in completing the planning process.
Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender adjudication.
Assisting in the preparation of preconstruction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain.
Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the tender bid team of the progress position.
Advising the tender bid team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change.
Assisting in the production of site logistics plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted.
Supporting the site teams with programme management, where appropriate.
Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the tender team.

All levels and backgrounds considered but main contracting construction experience is essential.
Open to people from different construction job roles looking to transition into planning - assistant level site/project/construction management etc. Full training and development support would be offered.
Be able to interpret drawings, specifications, and other construction information.
An understanding of construction technology and methods including steel structures, concrete frames, timber frames etc.
Appropriate CSCS card.
Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc).
Experience producing logistic plans and methodologies.
Some experience of accurate programming and sequencing from outputs.
Have a good understanding of site requirements in respect of setting up, preliminaries and temporary works.
Onsite and preconstruction planning experience and be able to produce accurate programmes using Asta Power Project.
Experience with NEC and JCT contract types.

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Planner to work on exciting new projects with our Wales & West business. With offices in Cardiff, Bristol, and Exeter, we deliver projects across multiple sectors in the built environment including healthcare, education, commercial, defence, blue-light, and leisure on schemes between 10 - 150 million pounds., Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working., With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations.

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