Assistant Planner

Assistant Planner
Ascot
Site Based

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

We are now looking for an Assistant Planner to join our Planning Department on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days’ annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.

The Role

As an Assistant Planner, you will assist in the co-ordination and management of live construction projects in Ascot.

Supporting the development, monitoring and maintenance of each project, you will ensure that production and commercial teams are aligned on critical activities and project risks, while maintaining compliance with internal business processes.

You will assist in the production of programme updates, gather progress information and analyse any deviations or changes on-site.

Additionally, you will contribute to design management and procurement processes, ensuring that programmes are fully linked and resourced to meet contract requirements.

Your role will also involve:

- Producing weekly programme updates and planning reports
- Supporting the project team in developing tender programmes
- Liaising with subcontractors
- Assisting in recording the effects of changes on site and their impact on the programme
- Developing visual planning aids for the production team to enhance programme understanding
- Liaising with the Estimator and engineering teams on tender deliverables and temporary works schemes

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Planner, you will need to demonstrate:

- Qualifications appropriate to the role
- Developing construction knowledge
- Experience of both NEC and JCT Forms of Contract
- IT skills and relevant knowledge of planning software including Asta PowerProject and others where possible
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Embrace technology and modern methods of construction and strive for efficiencies
- Problem solver with the ability to break issues down and drive results
- Recognise driving critical activities and actively deliver mitigation measures
- Recognise the importance of change management and the associated risks

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous as would site management experience.

Other organisations may refer to this role as Assistant Project Planner, Planning Co-ordinator, Construction Planning Assistant, Programme Support Officer, Project Planning Officer, Assistant Construction Planner, or Planning Support Co-ordinator.

How to Apply

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out