Planning Assistant – Electrical

About the role

The Planning Assistant – Electrical will support the planning team on overhead line projects, ensuring that schedules, resources and material flows are aligned with project requirements. This full‑time position works closely with civil, electrical and mechanical disciplines to drive timely project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the true scope and requirements of each project and coordinate with civil, electrical and mechanical construction programmes.
• Prepare manpower schedules, histograms and equipment/material procurement plans.
• Assist the Planning Manager with timely ordering of material and equipment.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Develop short‑term work plans and look‑ahead programmes as required by the contract.
• Monitor site progress, flag issues to the Project Manager/Construction Manager, and maintain tracking logs for material and drawing submittals.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure on‑time delivery of material submittals and select appropriate suppliers.
• Handle subcontractor billing, reconcile accounts and perform monthly bulk material reconciliation.
• Support the Planning Engineer in preparing client billing documentation.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years (60 months) of experience in planning and scheduling for overhead line or similar electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes across civil, electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Ability to produce accurate schedules, reports and procurement plans.

Required skills

• Planning
• Material reconciliation
• Scheduling
• Subcontractor billing
• Client billing documentation