Senior Planner (13693)

Tilbury Douglas; Castleford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Long service leave at 3, 7 and 10 yrs

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension matched to

Enhanced family leave policies

2 volunteering days per year

Flexible and agile working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas in Castleford is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our Regional Building Team, delivering robust programmes from pre-construction through to completion. You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and the supply chain to secure successful project outcomes.

The role requires extensive planning experience, NEC contract knowledge, and strong communication and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience across pre-construction and live construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contract requirements and construction methodology.
• Proficiency in ASTA and familiarity with BIM and document management systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and review construction programmes from prequalification to delivery.
• Support work-winning activities, tender strategy, and client presentations.
• Monitor progress, update programmes, identify risks and opportunities.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Promote continuous improvement and mentoring junior planners.

Skills

Extensive planning experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

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.

You will work collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and internal teams to develop high-quality programmes that support successful project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to winning work.

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.

You will bring:

• 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.

We look forward to receiving your application.