Senior Planning Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Market-leading contractor benefits

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Leeds is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of construction projects and to develop and manage detailed planning programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning for a UK main contractor and be proficient in Asta Powerproject. A competitive salary of £65-85,000 per annum, along with additional benefits, is on offer for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a UK main contractor in a planning role.
• Proficient user of Asta Powerproject.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed tender and contract programmes.
• Provide planning input during bid stages.
• Manage and update live project programmes.
• Ensure programmes are realistic and aligned with delivery strategy.
• Support project teams with programme risk and change management.

Skills

Asta Powerproject

Construction processes

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planner or Senior Planner to join a busy, leading UK main contractor based in Leeds. With a strong pipeline of secured work, this regional contractor delivers projects across a wide range of build sectors and offers long-term stability alongside varied and engaging project exposure. This role will involve working at both tender and contract stages, supporting the successful planning and delivery of projects across the region.

You will work closely with pre-construction, commercial and site delivery teams to develop, manage and maintain robust programmes that support effective project execution. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Planner looking to step up, or an established Senior Planner seeking a strong regional role within a well-respected main contractor.

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 £7,000
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline
• Plus other great benefits.

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to [e-mail] or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 72680.