Intermediate Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance or choice of company car

Annual bonus scheme

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Private medical

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Job summary

Gold Group Limited is looking for an Intermediate Planning Engineer based in Gloucester to join their team on a landmark £500m new build project. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of major construction activities within a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning within a UK main contracting context and will excel in managing detailed construction programmes while closely collaborating with various operational teams.

Competitive salary of up to £75,000 along with extensive benefits including a car allowance, annual bonus scheme, pension, and healthcare are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' planning experience within a UK main contracting environment.
• Strong site-based construction experience.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting against programme milestones.
• Identifying delays, risks, and opportunities within the construction schedule.

Skills

Planning experience within a UK main contracting environment

Site-based construction experience

Communication and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject

Job description

Title: Intermediate Planning Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Salary: up to £75,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading UK main contractor delivering a landmark £500m new build project in Gloucester.

This is your chance to become part of a high-performing project team on one of the region's most significant construction schemes. Working alongside an experienced planning function and reporting directly into the Planning Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of this major project from site.

The Role

As Construction Planner, you will support the management of the planning function across the project lifecycle, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with delivery objectives. You will work closely with site, commercial, and project management teams to monitor progress, identify risks, and help drive successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes
• Supporting short-term and long-term planning activities
• Monitoring project progress and reporting against programme milestones
• Identifying delays, risks, and opportunities within the construction schedule
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure programme accuracy
• Assisting with programme updates, reporting, and client presentations
• Supporting planning strategy and programme management across the project

About You

• Minimum 3 years' planning experience within a UK main contracting environment
• Strong site-based construction experience
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• A proactive and collaborative approach

Opportunity

• Join a leading and highly respected main contractor
• Work on a flagship £500m project
• Be part of an experienced and supportive project team
• Excellent long-term career prospects and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Offer

• £50-75,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance or choice of company car
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline
• Plus other great benefits.