Senior Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their team on a high-value project in North Yorkshire. The role involves leading planning functions, developing detailed programmes, and collaborating with project teams to drive performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning on large-scale projects and excellent communication skills. The salary offers £70-85,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, healthcare, and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual car allowance or choice of company car

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Private medical

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven background working for a main contractor in a planning role on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and critical path management.
• Detail-oriented and capable of producing detailed project programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function for a major construction project from tender through delivery.
• Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes.
• Identify potential risks and provide strategic insight.

Skills

Construction methodologies

Project management

Asta Powerproject

Communication

Risk management

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

Title: Senior Planner

Location: Keighly, North Yorkshire

Salary: £70-80,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading name in the UK construction industry on a technically demanding, high value construction project based in North Yorkshire.

The Senior Planning Engineer will join a highly regarded main contractor who are renowned for delivering landmark construction projects. They will join their busy regional team on a £600m flagship scheme.

As a key member of the project delivery team, you\'ll play a vital role throughout both tender and live project stages, bringing clarity, precision, and foresight to complex planning challenges. This is a hands-on, site-based role where your technical acumen and proactive approach will ensure that programmes are not only robust and realistic, but also drive performance and excellence across the project lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join a forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of future work and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function for a major construction project from tender through delivery.
• Develop, monitor, and update detailed project programmes using industry-standard software.
• Work closely with project teams, design managers, and commercial leads to ensure accurate sequencing and delivery strategies.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities, providing strategic insight to support project success.
• Report progress, produce updates, and maintain full visibility for all stakeholders.

About You

• A proven background working for a main contractor in a planning role on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and critical path management.
• Experienced in using Asta Powerproject and confident in producing and communicating detailed programmes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Driven, detail-oriented, and ready to make an impact on a major regional scheme.

Offer

• £70-85,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance or choice of company car
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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 or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 72033.

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