Freelance Planning Engineer

Kenton Black Limited; Glastonbury; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a Freelance Planning Engineer for major infrastructure projects in London and the South East. The role is hybrid, 6-month contract, Inside IR35, paying up to £550 per day, with a focus on developing and maintaining complex, logically linked programmes.

You will work with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure programmes reflect progress, risks and changes, providing clear planning insight in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience as Planning Engineer, Senior Planner or similar in major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain fully resourced and logically linked project programmes.
• Produce detailed programmes covering design, procurement and construction activities.
• Monitor progress against baselines and identify delays or concerns.
• Undertake critical path analysis and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Assess impact of project changes and support mitigation strategies.
• Produce regular programme updates, progress reports and KPIs.
• Support forecasting and programme information for project teams.
• Maintain alignment across project delivery with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial teams.
• Support development of tender and contract programmes when required.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Freelance Planning Engineer - Major Infrastructure
London / South East | Hybrid | 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Up to £550 per day

About the Company

Our client is a leading contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Operating within major infrastructure and engineering environments, they are involved in large-scale programmes requiring strong technical, commercial and project controls expertise.
Due to ongoing project requirements, they are looking to strengthen their planning function with an experienced Freelance Planning Engineer for an initial 6-month contract.

The Role

As a Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, monitoring and management of project programmes across complex infrastructure works.
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial teams, you will ensure programmes accurately reflect project requirements, progress and risk. You will provide clear planning insight to support effective project delivery and decision-making.
This is a hybrid position covering London and the South East and would suit an experienced planner who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain fully resourced and logically linked project programmes
• Produce detailed programmes covering design, procurement and construction activities
• Monitor project progress against agreed baselines and identify areas of delay or concern
• Undertake critical path analysis and highlight key programme risks and opportunities
• Assess the programme impact of project changes and support the development of mitigation strategies
• Produce regular programme updates, progress reports and KPIs
• Support project teams with accurate forecasting and programme information
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial teams to maintain alignment across project delivery
• Support the development of tender and contract programmes where required
• Ensure planning activities are aligned with contractual and commercial requirements
• Contribute to programme risk analysis and project controls activities
• Support and share planning best practice across the wider project team

Experience & Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Previous experience working as a Planning Engineer, Senior Planner or similar within major infrastructure, energy or complex construction environments
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed, logic-linked programmes
• Strong understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Experience with critical path analysis and programme change management
• Knowledge of earned value analysis, QSRA and TRA methodologies
• Ability to analyse programme performance and clearly communicate project risks and potential delays
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across project, engineering and commercial teams
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities within a fast-paced project environment