The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Planner or Senior Planner to join our team at Walter Thompson Contractors.
Based in our Northallerton head office, you’ll play a key role in planning and delivering a wide range of construction projects across sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare and education, typically ranging in value form £500k to £15m.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, family-run contractor offering both stability and genuine career progression.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Producing and managing construction programmes from tender through to completion.
· Working closely with contracts managers, site teams and commercial teams
· Monitoring progress and identifying risks and opportunities
· Supporting tender submissions with programmes and methodology
· Preparing short-term programmes and progress updates
· Engaging with clients, consultants and subcontractors
What We’re Looking For
· Experience in a planning role within a main contractor
· Strong understanding of construction sequencing and delivery
· Experience with planning software (**Asta Powerproject preferred**)
· Good communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
· Ability to influence programme strategy and support project teams
What You’ll Get
· Competitive salary (depending on experience)
· Car allowance or company car
· Annual bonus scheme
· Company healthcare
· Employee discount & rewards scheme
· Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected regional contractor
· Supportive, close-knit team environment
· Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors
· Career progression within the wider FT Construction Group
Why Join Us?
Walter Thompson Contractors is a family-run business with a strong reputation for quality and long-term relationships. As part of the FT Construction Group, we offer the best of both worlds — a supportive, approachable culture with the scale and ambition to grow.
Please send your CV with covering letter to
*No Agencies please*