Assistant Planner

Company: DMC Contracts Ltd
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Location: Tilbury
Job Description:

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 utilising 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.

Key responsibilities include:

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.

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 organisational 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

Posted: July 9th, 2026