DMC Contracts Ltd
Assistant Planner
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WE ARE HIRING - ASSISTANT PLANNER - DMC Contracts Ltd
Company Overview
Established 26 years ago, DMC Contracts Ltd are a multiple award-winning specialist finishing company providing an all-inclusive design, supply, and installation service throughout the UK. The company have had the privilege of utilizing their expertise on many of the country's most prestigious projects on which the highest quality of service and workmanship was required and provided accordingly.
Job Description
Based at the Head Office in Tilbury, Essex
The Assistant Planner plays a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects by developing, monitoring, maintaining, and updating project schedules in collaboration with the project teams. This role involves tracking progress, identifying variances, and providing detailed reports to the team, including updates on changes to the critical path and key project milestones.
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Key Responsibilities
- Collaborating with project teams to generate and monitor short-term lookahead schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project plans.
- Breaking down projects into distinct phases of development, facilitating clear planning and execution.
- Preparing and maintaining comprehensive project documentation to support efficient project setup and management.
- Track project progress and performance against baseline programmes & lookaheads
- Assess and record time impacts and delays.
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The Assistant Planner will be instrumental in ensuring projects remain on track and well-coordinated, contributing to their overall success.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in the use of Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editors
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
- Ability to work within a team.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
Please direct message for further details or email your CV to office@dmccontracts.co.uk
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