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Willmott Dixon is looking to recruit a Senior Planner to support our Preconstruction team in Yorkshire - Based from our Morley office, this role supports projects across the region, working in a hybrid manner with 2 days per week from home.\n\nReporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you will play a key role in producing realistic, robust and de-risked programmes for tenders and preconstruction activity across a range of sectors. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value and fast-track projects typically ranging from £10m to £80m across Yorkshire\n\nAs Senior Planner, you will work closely with our preconstruction, operational and supply chain teams to develop accurate, evidence-based tender and construction programmes aligned to customer requirements, project scope and current legislation. You will also support the wider bid team by ensuring programmes are commercially informed, buildable and clearly communicated.\n\nKey responsibilities\n\nProduce robust tender and preconstruction programmes using Asta Powerproject\nDevelop planning reports, programme commentaries and method statements to support tender submissions\nPrepare auditable programmes based on outputs, sequencing and supply chain engagement\nProduce site logistics plans and planning information for tender adjudication\nAdvise bid teams on the programme and logistical impact of design changes\nSupport project presentations and present confidently at post-tender interviews\nIdentify opportunities for MMC, innovation and value engineering during tender development\nSupport live projects when required, including programme management and progress monitoring\nUndertake site visits and reports, and use as-built data to support benchmarking and productivity improvementWhat we're looking for\n\nProven planning experience within a main contractor or construction environment\nAbility to produce accurate programmes, sequencing and logistics plans using Asta Powerproject\nStrong understanding of construction methods and technology, including steel frame, concrete frame and timber frame solutions\nAble to interpret drawings, specifications and technical information\nGood understanding of site set-up, preliminaries and temporary works\nExperience of supporting preconstruction and delivery teams on complex projects\nStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain programmes clearly to internal teams, customers and consultants\nAnalytical, detail-focused and commercially aware approach\nIdeally site-based planning experience\nRelevant Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 or equivalent) and appropriate CSCS cardDesirable\n\nWorking towards MCIOB\nAwareness of digital construction, 4D planning and emerging planning tools What we offerAdditional Information\n\nWe reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

This includes but is not limited to an enhanced pension scheme, private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and access to a market-leading sustainable car scheme. Applicable roles may also benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA).\n\nAt Willmott Dixon, we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment where people can thrive, and we are proud to be a member of the Confident Scheme.\n\nAbout Us\n\nWith over 170 years of history, Willmott Dixon is a privately owned business with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future . In 2025, we were recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 Big Companies to Work For, ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times, and became the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development

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