Planning Coordinator - Bucks and Berks Recruitment : Job Details

Location: Finchampstead, office basedSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum + up to 12% Annual Performance BonusJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious and analytical professional with a background in logistics and planning? We are looking for a Planning Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to drive improvements, efficiency, and simplification across the planning function.

You'll play a vital role in the coordination and scheduling of both in-house and subcontractor field teams, ensuring the successful and timely execution of all planned work. Working closely with the Senior Planner and Operations Lead, you'll help optimise resources and deliver exceptional service to clients.

What's in it for you?

• Up to 12% annual performance bonus
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• Life insurance
• 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service)
• £600 annual personal development budget
• Regular team events and staff socials
• Clear progression and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate all project work using Dime Scheduler/Salesforce.
• Allocate resources effectively across in-house and subcontractor field teams.
• Collaborate with the Senior Planner and Operations Lead to optimise planning.
• Communicate updates to customers and manage project timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Track project progress, manage bookings, and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Support compliance by ensuring documentation is completed and submitted post-project.

About You

• Proven experience in a coordination or planning role, preferably within construction or contracting.
• Strong IT skills - proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and planning software.
• Highly organised and capable of managing shifting priorities.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player with a can-do attitude and strong problem-solving ability.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.