Planner
Job Description
Interviews: W/C Monday 6th July 2026
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Job Title: Assistant / Project Planner
Department: Pre-Construction / Engineering
Reports To: Planning Manager
Location: Cardiff
Contract: Full Time & Permanent
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
THE COMPANY
CMB Engineering is one of the UK's largest independent Building Services Contractors in England and Wales. At CMB Engineering, personality and drive are key characteristics for a high performing team member. The business was formed in 1992 and since CMB began it has established itself as a ‘no grief’ partner to national blue chip construction firms.
THE JOB
As our Business continues to grow, we are looking for an Assistant / Project Planner to join our newly established Planning Team.
You will support the Planning Team in delivering a range of exciting projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes. Working closely with Senior Planners and Clients, you’ll gain valuable experience while contributing to sustainable development and positive change within the region.
Whilst experience and detailed knowledge are desirable, we also have a strong reputation for developing people. We remain a family business with family values and offer a working environment that supports hard work and encourages an enjoyable working environment.
If this seems like something that would interest you, please get in touch.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting in completing the planning process.
Assisting in the preparation of planning information for the tender process.
Assisting in the preparation of pre-construction and construction programmes that are auditable and based upon known outputs and sequences or have been informed by liaison with our supply chain.
Assisting in the monitoring of programmes regularly and advise the Pre-Construction Team of the progress position.
Advising the Pre-Construction Team of the programme and the logistical effect of any design change.
Assisting in the production of site logistic plans that are clear and understandable and demonstrate that a thorough and robust approach to planning has been adopted.
Supporting the site teams with programme management, where appropriate.
Actively seeking opportunities for alternative construction methods, including MMC, innovation and value engineering, and share these with the Pre-Construction Team.
