Assistant Planner North East

Summary

Caddick Construction is a family-owned business renowned for quality integrity and innovation in the construction sector. We are seeking an Assistant Planner to join our team due to a number of exciting new projects in the North East.

At Caddick Construction we value our people and prioritize collaboration transparency and career development. This is an excellent opportunity to become a vital part of our growing team.

What Youll Do

• Support the development maintenance and monitoring of construction programmes across preconstruction and live projects.
• Assist in producing logiclinked and integrated programmes covering design procurement approvals and construction activities.
• Gather and analyse project progress data contributing to accurate planned vs actual tracking.
• Support logistics planning sequencing and collaborative planning sessions with project teams.
• Assist with programme controls documentation compliance checks and planning audits.
• Help identify planningrelated risks opportunities and buildability considerations.
• Contribute to planning reports dashboards and inputs for monthly project reviews.
• Work closely with PreConstruction Commercial Design Management and Operations teams to ensure integrated planning information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Construction and lessons learned.
• Help maintain databases such as outputs methodologies and programme norms.

What Were Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Basic understanding of construction processes buildability or site operations (from education placement or early experience).
• Awareness of construction planning principles such as logic linking critical path and programme structure.
• Competent in MS Office tools particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Interest in digital construction BIM or 4D visualisation is advantageous.
• Any previous exposure to project controls design coordination or preconstruction activities is beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problemsolving mindset with a genuine desire to learn.
• Clear and confident communicator both written and verbal.
• Highly organised able to manage multiple tasks with guidance.
• Adaptable flexible and positive in fastpaced environments.
• Collaborative team player who can also take initiative when working independently.
• Motivated by continuous improvement and delivering quality outcomes.

Why Join Caddick Group

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth:
As part of a growing organization youll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach:
We prioritize collaboration integrity and long-term partnerships making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Disability Confident Employer

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected regardless of background identity or status.

Caddick Group Benefits

Health and Wellbeing:
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme PSA testing and breast cancer awareness sessions.

Birthday Day Off:
A discretionary day off to celebrate your birthday.

Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme:
Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.

Caddick Hub:
Exclusive discounts on groceries holidays technology and entertainment.

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave:
Enhanced maternity paternity and parental leave.

Ride to Work Scheme:
Tax and NI savings of up to 47% on cycles and accessories.

Pension:
5% employer pension contribution.

Continuous Professional Development:
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Private Healthcare & Medicash:
Private healthcare scheme (benefit in kind).

Life Assurance:
Death-in-service cover of up to 4x salary valid up to age 70.

Life Assurance:
Enjoy peace of mind with life insurance providing death-in-service cover of up to 4x your salary valid up to age 70.

Required Experience:

Junior IC