Title: Senior Planner / Planner Location: Middlesbrough (hybrid) Salary: £70-85,000 + car allowance + package An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner or an ambitious Planning Engineer looking to step up in responsibility to join a leading UK main contractor on a major £500m infrastructure project in Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key planning role within an established project team, overseeing the construction programme and playing a pivotal part in the successful delivery of a significant infrastructure scheme. Working closely with the Project Director and site management team, you will take ownership of programme management, monitor progress against key milestones and ensure the construction programme is effectively communicated across the project team. The contractor is looking for a hands-on planning professional with extensive UK main contracting experience, strong NEC contract knowledge and excellent site-based construction experience. If you're an experienced Senior Planner or a Planning Engineer ready for greater responsibility, with strong NEC contract knowledge and excellent site-based experience, this is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark on a £500m infrastructure project with a leading UK main contractor. The Role As Senior Planner / Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction programme, providing clear planning direction and supporting the project team in achieving its delivery objectives. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the development, management and maintenance of the overall construction programme. Working closely with the Project Director to monitor programme performance and drive successful project delivery. Ensuring the construction programme is clearly communicated to the site team and understood by key stakeholders. Monitoring progress against the baseline programme and identifying potential delays, risks and opportunities. Applying NEC contract knowledge to programme submissions, updates and the management of programme-related issues.About You We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner or a Planning Engineer ready to take the next step in their career. You will have a strong background working for a UK main contractor and possess excellent site-based experience, with a practical understanding of construction processes, sequencing and project delivery. You will be confident engaging with site teams and senior stakeholders, able to communicate programme requirements effectively and capable of identifying issues before they impact key project milestones. Strong NEC contract knowledge is essential, alongside the drive and technical ability to oversee programme performance on a major infrastructure project. Extensive experience working within a UK main contracting environment. Proven experience in construction planning on major infrastructure or complex construction projects. Strong site-based construction experience. Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts, including programme requirements and compensation events. What's on Offer Basic salary of £70-£85,000 per annum Annual car allowance of £6,500 Travel expenses Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Plus other great benefitsIf you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 75271. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website