Assistant Planner

The Vacancy

SES Engineering Services are looking for an Assistant Planner to join our dynamic team, supporting the successful delivery of high-profile mechanical and electrical projects. If you’re passionate about planning, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to grow your career in a supportive and technically driven environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Assistant Planner, you’ll play a key role in coordinating with site teams and main contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. You’ll assist senior planners in developing fully integrated programmes and contribute to regular progress reporting, helping teams stay aligned and informed throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll be involved in:

• Producing detailed programmes covering all project phases: pre-commencement, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Creating short-term and subcontractor programmes, S-curves, labour histograms, and progress reports.
• Liaising with clients and contractors to agree on baseline programmes and resolve delays proactively.
• Supporting tender planning and attending key project meetings.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Some experience in mechanical and electrical (M&E) environments.
• A basic to intermediate level of proficiency in Asta Powerproject.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

You’ll need to be a strong communicator, highly organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to best practice are essential.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car allowance / company car (role dependent)
• Travel expenses covered to any of our sites
• Private medical insurance, pension (6% employer contribution), and wellness programmes
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Industry-leading family leave benefits
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

At SES, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Ready to build your future with us?

To learn more about life at SES Engineering Services, visit: https://www.ses-ltd.co.uk/careers/working-at-ses

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.