Lead Planner – Major £200m Project (Hybrid)

Gold Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to take charge of the planning function for a major £200m build project in Newcastle upon Tyne. This high-profile role combines hands-on project involvement with hybrid working, requiring strong UK contracting experience and advanced skills in Asta Powerproject. Key responsibilities include developing project schedules, ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, and producing progress reports. The position offers 27 days of annual leave and strong professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Impact on project delivery

Qualifications

• Strong experience in planning roles, ideally on large or complex build projects.
• Ability to create detailed, logical, and fully integrated programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts and reporting implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function on a major £200m complex build project.
• Develop and manage project schedules in Asta Powerproject.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements.
• Provide guidance and planning support to project teams.
• Produce progress updates and critical path analysis.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

UK main contracting experience

Advanced Asta Powerproject skills

Understanding of NEC contract requirements

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to take charge of the planning function for a major £200m build project in Newcastle upon Tyne. This high-profile role combines hands-on project involvement with hybrid working, requiring strong UK contracting experience and advanced skills in Asta Powerproject. Key responsibilities include developing project schedules, ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, and producing progress reports. The position offers 27 days of annual leave and strong professional growth opportunities.