Assistant Planner

Salter Grange

The Role

Overview

Assist senior planner with construction programmes, reporting, and project monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

  • progress reporting
  • critical path
  • performance monitoring
  • delay identification
  • programme development
  • asta powerproject

Tasks

-Assist in progress reporting, critical path analysis, and short-term planning -Work closely with project teams to monitor performance and identify potential delays -Support the Senior Planner in developing and updating construction programmes using Asta Powerproject

Requirements

  • asta powerproject
  • communication
  • proactive
  • main contractor
  • 1-2 years
  • junior engineer

What You Bring

This could be an excellent opportunity for someone with 1- 2 years’ experience in planning, or a Junior Site Engineer who’s looking to move into project planning and programming. -A proactive attitude, good communication skills, and an interest in progressing into a Planner role -Familiarity with Asta Powerproject (training can be provided) -Experience working for a main contractor or developer in a planning or site-based role

Benefits

This role offers excellent scope for development within a forward-thinking contractor that values internal growth and provides structured career progression. If you’re looking for a genuine opportunity to build your career in planning within a supportive and dynamic environment, get in touch or apply now. -Gain exposure to pre-construction and tender stage planning

The Company

About Salter Grange

-Founded in late 2021, Salter Grange launched with a senior team carrying over 40 years of recruitment expertise. -Rapidly built a foothold in the UK and Ireland by sourcing talent for construction, property, and engineering roles. -Served a diverse portfolio—from high-rise residential and commercial builds to mission‑critical data centres. -Led by directors Martin McCoy and Stephen McAneney, who co-founded the firm and maintain active operational roles. -Its standout niche: placing candidates in specialist, fast‑track tech‑infrastructure projects like global data‑centres.

Sector Specialisms

Construction

Property

Engineering

Data Centre

Mission-Critical Construction