Senior Planner / Planner

Gold Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Private medical

Car allowance

Job summary

Gold Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Planner or Planner to join a leading UK main contractor. You will develop tender and contract programmes, support bid submissions, and provide planning input to live projects and operations.

The role offers exposure to the full project lifecycle, from tender through to delivery, with a strong regional pipeline and clear career development opportunities within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a UK main contractor in a planning role.
• In-depth knowledge of Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing.
• Experience across building sectors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tender and contract programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Provide planning input during bid stages, including methodology and phasing.
• Manage and update live project programmes, with progress tracking and reporting.
• Work with site teams to keep programmes realistic and aligned with delivery strategy.
• Support project teams with programme risk, change management and mitigation.
• Contribute to regular reporting to internal stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Planning

Stakeholder communication

Site team collaboration

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Title: Senior Planner / Planner
Location: Leeds
Salary: £70-85,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner or Planner to join a leading UK main contractor based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and experienced planning team within a business that has a strong and secure pipeline of work across the North West region.

You will be involved in a diverse portfolio of building projects, providing planning expertise across both tender and contract stages. The role offers excellent exposure to the full project lifecycle, from developing competitive tender programmes and supporting bid submissions through to providing planning support to live projects and operational teams.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established contractor offering stability, career development and involvement in a diverse portfolio of construction projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed tender and contract programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Provide planning input during bid stages, including construction methodology and phasing
• Manage and update live project programmes, including progress tracking and reporting
• Work closely with site teams to ensure programmes are realistic, achievable and aligned with delivery strategy
• Support project teams with programme risk, change management and mitigation measures
• Contribute to regular reporting to internal stakeholders and clients

About You

• Experience working for a UK main contractor in a planning role
• Proficient user of Asta Powerproject
• Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques and sequencing
• Experience working across a variety of building sectors
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with site and commercial teams
• Planner or Senior Planner level candidates welcome

What's on Offer

• £65-85,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £6,500
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline
• Plus other great benefits.