Senior Planner (13693)

Tilbury Douglas; Castleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and car allowance

26 days annual leave

Long service leave at 3, 7, 10 years

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension matched

Flexible and agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Senior Planner to join our Regional Building Team in Castleford. You will develop and manage construction programmes from pre-construction to delivery, working with bid, design, commercial and operations to support competitive tenders and projects.

You will monitor progress, identify risks, and lead planning decisions while maintaining strong relationships with clients and the supply chain. A degree is preferred and CSCS safety training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex construction programmes in a main contractor or consultancy.
• Proficiency with ASTA and Microsoft Office; familiarity with BIM.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (preferred) with CSCS card and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and review construction programmes from prequalification through to project delivery.
• Work with bid, design, commercial and operations teams to support work-winning and programme development.
• Monitor progress, update programmes, identify risks and opportunities, and provide planning support.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams while promoting collaborative planning.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital planning tools, mentoring junior planners where required.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant degree (preferred)

CSCS Card

Safety training

Tools

ASTA

Microsoft Office

BIM

Document management systems

Job description

Senior Planner

Location: Castleford

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to join our Regional Building Team, playing a key role in the successful planning and delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. Reporting to the Planning Manager, you will provide planning expertise across competitive and negotiated tenders, supporting project teams with robust programmes, innovative solutions, and effective project controls.

Key Duties

• Develop, manage, and review construction programmes from prequalification and tender through to project delivery, ensuring they reflect project requirements, methodology, logistics, and contractual obligations.
• Work closely with bid, design, commercial, and operational teams to support work-winning activities, including tender strategy, technical submissions, client presentations, and programme development.
• Monitor project progress, update programmes, identify risks and opportunities, and provide planning support throughout pre-construction and construction to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders while promoting collaborative working and innovative planning solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement, digital planning tools, and best practice, supporting the development of planning standards and mentoring junior planners where required.

About You

You will be an experienced construction planner with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to develop and manage complex construction programmes within a main contractor or consultancy environment.

• Extensive planning experience across pre-construction and live construction projects, with a strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing, logistics, and NEC contract requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of planning software such as ASTA, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with BIM and document management systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and project teams.
• A degree in a relevant discipline (preferred), appropriate safety training, a valid CSCS Card, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme and "Perks at Work" discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, values individual differences, and supports professional development. We are proud to have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note: this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, including identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. We do not hold a sponsorship licence.