Senior Planner

B&B Construction Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Planner/Tender Planner to develop tender programmes and contribute to high-quality submissions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction sector, expertise in Asta Powerproject, and a clear communication style. This role promises a clear career path for advancement within 12-24 months based on performance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a Planning or Tender Planning role within a main contractor environment.
• Ability to write clear, technically accurate, and persuasive content for quality submissions.
• Eligible to work in the UK and possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality tender and pre-construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Lead planning input on bids from initial enquiry through to submission and interviews.
• Take ownership of the quality elements of tender submissions.

Skills

Planning

Asta Powerproject

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

About the Company

Our client is a respected and growing main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. With typical project values ranging from £1 million to £10 million, and a strong pipeline of work, the business is investing in its pre-construction and planning capabilities to support ongoing growth.

As part of this, they are seeking a Senior Planner / Tender Planner to take a lead role in developing programmes and supporting high-quality tender submissions, with a strong focus on crafting compelling and accurate quality responses as part of the bid process.

Role Overview

This role will suit an experienced planner with solid construction knowledge and a passion for pre-construction and winning work. You will work on the preparation of tender programmes and methodology documents and collaborate closely with estimators, bid writers, design managers, and operational teams.

A key part of the role is contributing to the quality section of tender submissions - turning technical knowledge into compelling, clear written answers and demonstrating the company\'s strengths in buildability, sequencing, logistics, and delivery methodology.

There is a clear career path for this position to step up to the next level within the next 12-24 months, depending on performance and the individuals aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality tender and pre-construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Lead planning input on bids from initial enquiry through to submission and interviews.
• Work closely with bid teams to develop method statements, logistics plans, and phasing strategies.
• Take ownership of the quality elements of tender submissions, including programme narrative, methodology responses, and risk mitigation.
• Attend site visits, tender interviews, and engage with consultants and supply chain to validate programme logic and sequencing.
• Liaise with Design Managers and Estimators to ensure coordinated and accurate submissions.
• Support project teams post-award in the handover and development of contract programmes as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning procedures, templates, and knowledge base.
• Mentor junior planners or pre-construction staff where applicable.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience in a Planning or Tender Planning role within a main contractor environment.
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject is a must
• Demonstrable experience working on tenders from £1M-£10M in value.
• Ability to write clear, technically accurate, and persuasive content for quality submissions (e.g., methodology, logistics, programme narrative).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Eligible to work in the UK and possess a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Sector experience in education, commercial, healthcare, or residential projects