Intermediate Planning Engineer

Gold Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Annual leave

Job summary

Gold Group in Leicester is seeking an Intermediate Planning Engineer to join the project team on a £300m new build. You will support the planning function through the project lifecycle, developing, monitoring and maintaining the construction programme, with a hands‑on, site‑based approach.

The role requires 3+ years of planning experience, strong site knowledge, and the ability to work with operations to ensure programmes align with milestones. Competitive package on offer.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction planning.
• Experience with UK main contracting environment.
• Strong site-based construction experience.
• Understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of detailed construction programmes.
• Monitor progress against the programme with site team.
• Produce regular programme updates, progress reports and planning information.
• Identify critical path activities, risks and potential delays.
• Coordinate with construction, design, procurement and commercial teams to ensure programme integration.

Skills

Construction planning

Site-based experience

Project coordination

Job description

Title: Intermediate Planning Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: up to £85,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Intermediate Planning Engineer to join a leading UK main contractor on a major £300m new build project in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Planner with 3+ years of experience to join an established project team and play an important role in the successful delivery of a significant construction project.

Working alongside an experienced planning and project delivery team, you will gain exposure to a major development, supporting the management of construction programmes, monitoring progress and helping ensure the project is delivered in line with key milestones.

The contractor is looking for a hands‑on planning professional with strong site experience, a good understanding of construction processes and the ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.

The Role

As Intermediate Planning Engineer, you will support the planning function throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with the senior planning team and site management to develop, monitor and maintain the construction programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the development and maintenance of detailed construction programmes.
• Working closely with the site team to monitor progress against the agreed programme.
• Producing regular programme updates, progress reports and planning information.
• Supporting the identification of critical path activities, programme risks and potential delays.
• Liaising with construction, design, procurement and commercial teams to ensure programme integration.
• Developing a clear understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies and site logistics.
• Participating in site progress meetings and programme reviews.
• Maintaining accurate programme information and ensuring updates reflect actual site progress.

About You

We are looking for a motivated Construction Planner with at least 3 years' planning experience, ideally gained working for a UK main contractor on building or new build construction projects.

You will have excellent site‑based experience and a practical understanding of how construction projects are planned and delivered. You will be comfortable engaging with site teams, understanding construction methodologies and translating progress on site into meaningful programme updates.

This role would suit an ambitious Intermediate Planning Engineer looking to develop their skills and progress their career while working on a major project alongside an experienced team.

• 3+ years' experience in construction planning.
• Experience gained within a UK main contracting environment.
• Strong site‑based construction experience.
• Good understanding of construction processes, methodologies and sequencing.
• Experience supporting the development and updating of construction programmes.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary c£70‑85,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £6,000
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits