Senior Planner
About Us
We are one of the largest and most respected construction groups in the North East, employing over 220 people across our offices and project sites.
Operating as a multi-discipline group, we deliver expertise in construction, civils, heritage restoration, building services, fire engineering, fabrication, facilities management, and plant & transport.
Now proudly employee-owned, every member of our team has a genuine stake in our success. Together, we deliver projects that shape communities – from the restoration of Grade I listed landmarks such as Auckland Castle, to the transformation of complex city centre developments like the Bruce Building.
With a strong and diverse pipeline of projects across commercial, residential, heritage, and public sectors, we are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to strengthen our pre-construction and delivery teams.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will take a leading role in the development, management, and optimisation of project programmes across multiple schemes. You will provide strategic planning expertise from tender stage through to project completion, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all programmes.
You will work closely with Project Managers, Pre-Construction, Commercial and Site Teams, providing expert advice and mentoring to colleagues while ensuring that all projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation, management, and updating of detailed tender and construction programmes (using ASTA Powerproject or similar).
Support the Estimating and Pre-Construction teams in developing winning bids and realistic delivery strategies.
Provide expert planning input to risk and value management processes, advising project teams on sequencing, logistics, and mitigation strategies.
Monitor live projects, analyse progress, and report on variances – producing accurate and insightful programme reports, dashboards, and forecasts.
Chair or contribute to planning and progress meetings, supporting both internal stakeholders and client reporting.
Mentor and support junior planners, promoting best practice across the planning function.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning systems, processes, and templates.
About You
We're looking for a proactive and technically strong Senior Planner who combines analytical ability with practical site experience and commercial awareness.
You will have:
Significant experience in planning within the UK construction industry (main contractor background essential).
Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and temporary works.
Proficiency in ASTA Powerproject (or Primavera P6/MS Project if transferable).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and guide project teams.
A collaborative, people-focused approach aligned with our employee-ownership culture.
Experience across a variety of sectors – heritage or complex refurbishment projects would be an advantage.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and company benefits
Employee ownership – giving you a real stake in the business and its success
The opportunity to lead planning on high-profile, complex and heritage projects across the North East
Ongoing professional development and progression, with genuine scope to shape the future of our planning capability
A supportive and inclusive culture where your expertise and contribution make a tangible difference