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 You'll Do

• Support the development, maintenance, and monitoring of construction programmes across pre‑construction and live projects.
• Assist in producing logic‑linked 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 planning‑related risks, opportunities, and buildability considerations.
• Contribute to planning reports, dashboards, and inputs for monthly project reviews.
• Work closely with Pre‑Construction, 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 We're 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 pre‑construction activities is beneficial. Personal Attributes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving 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 fast‑paced 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, you'll 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. : 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.