Assistant Planner – Industrial Schemes We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Planner to join a highly successful planning team at a multi-disciplinary main contractor based in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both pre-construction and live project delivery, working closely with site teams to bring practical knowledge into robust programmes. Our client delivers major construction projects nationally, with values ranging from £10m to £60m, across sectors including industrial, retail, residential, office, fit-out, and infrastructure. You’ll be part of a 33-strong planning team, with a supportive environment, excellent training, and exposure to both tender-stage schemes and live projects. The Role – Assistant Planner * Work alongside Site Managers, Project Managers, and Engineers to capture practical site experience and feed this into project programmes. * Support the tender team by preparing logistics plans and build sequences, highlighting programme risks and opportunities. * Assist in preparing tender programmes with supporting graphics and preliminaries pricing. * Attend meetings and tender interviews, contributing to presentations and programme discussions. * Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, update programmes, and provide accurate assessments for internal and client reporting. * Support the assessment of programme impacts from variations and changes. * Balance office-based work in Northampton with site visits and occasional working from home. The Right Person – Assistant Planner * Proactive, enthusiastic, and keen to get involved with site teams. * New build general contracting experience (non-housing) * Strong communication and organisational skills, able to work across multiple teams and projects. * Computer literate * Industry-related qualification (ONC/HNC, B Eng, NVQ) or equivalent practical experience. * Demonstrated understanding of construction processes and planning activities, with a willingness to learn and develop further. * located within reasonable travel distance of Northampton. Benefits * Competitive salary * Car allowance * 26 days annual leave plus additional long service entitlement * Business travel expenses * Pension scheme * Employee benefits, including a 5–10% bonus * Friendly working environment with extremely low staff turnover * Joining an established, skilled, and supportive planning team Please contact Sally to apply or apply online