Assystem Energy & Infrastructure are recruiting for a dynamic, self-motivated 4D Planner to work from our client’s facilities in London.

Positions available on a permanent or long-term contract (inside IR35) basis

Key Responsibilities:

As a 4D Planner, you will lead the evaluation of the project time for the relevant programme of works (sector) and correlate cost and risk assessments. Provide guidance to the supply chain to articulate requirements for planning.

This function accountability shall include, but is not limited to:

📅 Programme Structure & Development - Assist the Planning Manager in developing programme structure, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars, and dates aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Employer’s data dictionary.

💼 Help develop cost and resource-loaded programmes during submissions in accordance with required delivery milestones.

⏱️ Programme Compliance - Ensure the programme meets all required access dates, milestones, and key dates, adhering to the Employer’s planning requirements, contract data, and works information.

⚠️ Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Contribute to programme risk analysis and assist in the development and implementation of mitigation measures.

📊 Progress Monitoring - Monitor and update the programme regularly, forecast potential problem areas, and propose mitigation strategies to the Planning Manager.

🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration - Cooperate with the Project Controls Manager, Reporting Manager, and Change Management on construction programme matters.

🗣️ Liaise with different stakeholders to communicate the agreed construction planning approach and share best practices for innovation and continuous improvement.

📝 Programme Appraisal & Review – Appraise and review supply chain programmes, ensuring their inclusion in the main programme when needed. Maintain short and medium-term programmes to ensure main programme objectives are met.

🔄 Scenario Planning - Support “what-if” scenario planning to provide integrated solutions for project conflicts and recoveries.

👥 Team Support & Leadership – Assist the Planning Manager with setting objectives for Planners, reviewing performance, and ensuring necessary skills are in place for team success.

💡 Best Practices & Continuous Improvement – Capture, implement, and share best practices in Project Planning policies, processes, and procedures across the business to drive continuous improvement.

Business Development
🔍 Actively identify opportunities to grow Assystem’s network and services.
🤝 Attend and participate in knowledge-sharing and networking events.
📊 Provide market research to sector leads.
📈 Run Project Controls Maturity Assessments.

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND or equivalent
• Experience working on major infrastructure & construction projects ​
• Proven expreinec using Synchro construction management software
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel & Primavera P6
• Solid understanding of EVM & Project Reporting
• Exceptional communication – you must be able to explain technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work effectively under pressure & meet deadlines

Good to have:

• Experience working for a consultancy
• Experience creating dashboards – Power BI / Tableau
• Professional Membership​

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.