Ruddy Joinery
Planner (Fit-Out / Joinery)
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Job Title: Planner (Fit-out / Joinery)
Contract: Fixed-term contract (12 months), Full Time
Location: Oxford, On-site
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.00 - 17.00
Salary: Competitive - negotiable depending on experience
About Us
Ruddy Joinery is a leading bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist, undertaking multi-million-pound projects in the commercial, prime residential, and leisure sectors. Established in 1964, we are a proud family business with over 60 years of experience in the industry.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Planner to join our team and support the delivery of high-profile fit-out and joinery projects. The role involves working closely with design, commercial, factory, and site teams to build, manage, and monitor programmes across all stages of a project. As part of the Project Controls department, the position also offers exposure to wider project management and commercial processes, providing an excellent development pathway.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project programmes using planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, or MS Project).
- Support coordination between different departments to ensure smooth project flow.
- Monitor progress and report updates to internal teams and clients.
- Identify potential risks or delays and support in preparing solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including subcontractors, consultants, and Tier 1 contractors.
- Create and maintain spreadsheet trackers and feed them into planning software to ensure accurate reporting.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in planning within a construction, fit-out, or joinery environment.
- Proficiency in planning software (Asta Powerproject preferred; P6/MS Project also valuable).
- Strong Excel skills with ability to link trackers into planning systems.
- Awareness of how different workstreams connect within a project lifecycle.
- Interest in developing a broader project controls mindset, with links to cost and project management.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- A collaborative, proactive, and problem-solving approach.
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on challenging, high-quality projects with leading clients.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Professional growth with exposure to project controls and project management.
Benefits
- 23 days holidays + bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Events
- Pension 4% Employee, 4% Employer
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