Senior Planner

MTR Partnership · UK wide

Senior Planner at MTR Partnership, across the UK, paying £70,000 - £80,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£70,000 - £80,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
6 Oct 2026

Reference https://www.mtrp.co.uk/job/senior-planner-706.aspx

About the role

Senior Planner | Construction | West Yorkshire | £70k - £80k + Package

We're currently working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of major projects across the education, healthcare and public sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Planner, or an experienced Planner looking to take the next step in their career, with involvement across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to completion.

The business has a strong pipeline of secured work and offers the opportunity to work on varied, high-quality projects within a structured and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing;

  • Developing and managing programmes from pre-construction through to project completion
  • Working across NEC and JCT contracts
  • Producing tender, baseline, contract and detailed delivery programmes
  • Monitoring progress, identifying risks and opportunities and providing clear programme reporting
  • Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial teams, Design teams and site teams
  • Supporting change management, delay analysis and programme impact assessments
  • Attending progress and planning meetings with clients, consultants and project teams
  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team where required

What You'll Need;

  • Previous experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the construction industry
  • Strong understanding of construction programmes and project delivery
  • Experience working with NEC and/or JCT contracts
  • Experience across sectors such as education, healthcare, public sector or similar
  • Strong P6 and/or equivalent planning software experience
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with both operational and commercial teams
  • Ideally an experienced Senior Planner, although strong Planners ready to step up will be considered

Why Apply?

  • Join an established main contractor with a strong pipeline of work
  • Deliver varied projects across education, healthcare and public sectors
  • Involvement from pre-construction through to completion
  • Genuine opportunity for career progression and development
  • Hybrid working with a West Yorkshire-based office

If you're an experienced Planner looking for a new challenge, or you're ready to take that next step into a Senior Planner position, I'd be keen to speak with you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Reference: https://www.mtrp.co.uk/job/senior-planner-706.aspx · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 6 Oct 2026 · Listed via MTR Partnership

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