Assistant Planner
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Milton Keynes |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Rail |
| Salary | £304 Per Day |
| Start Date | February 12th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Ashley Price |
| Job Ref | 7327 - PSR1JP00099271 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for an Assistant Planner to join them on a 6 month contract. This position will be based in Milton Keynes.
Job Summary:
- Identify tasks, activities, interdependencies and outputs for the project and work with the project team to track and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting.
- Develop and maintain the project plan.
- Contribute towards the development of breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy.
- Identify project resource requirements through the application of project planning techniques.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure plans are comprehensive.
- Gather information from project teams and stakeholders and produces project performance reports.
- Provide advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Identify tasks, activities, interdependencies and outputs for the project and work with the project team to track and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
