Lead Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Gold Group Limited in Oxford (Hybrid) seeks an experienced Lead Planner to lead the planning function on a major £200m infrastructure project. You will own the construction programme, drive schedule performance and coordinate with senior stakeholders on a high-value delivery.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6 skills, NEC contracts expertise and the ability to work with the Project Director and delivery teams to manage risks and opportunities. A clear path for career growth is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive planning experience in UK main contracting environment.
• Proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function on a major £200m infrastructure project.
• Develop, manage and maintain the project construction programme using Primavera P6.
• Work closely with the Project Director, site team and senior stakeholders to drive programme performance.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies.
• Provide detailed programme analysis and reporting to support key project decisions.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, construction, commercial and design teams.
• Ensure programme requirements are aligned with NEC contract obligations.

Skills

Planning leadership

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

NEC contracts knowledge

Communication

Education

Engineering/Planning degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Title: Lead Planner
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Salary: £80-90,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading UK main contractor renowned for delivering complex and high-value infrastructure projects across the country. Based on site, you will take a lead role within the planning function on a major £200m infrastructure scheme for a key client in the UK energy sector.

Working closely with the Project Director and senior site team, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful delivery of this high-profile project. You will take ownership of the construction programme, providing strategic planning support, detailed programme analysis and proactive management of risks and opportunities.

The Lead Planner will have extensive experience gained within a UK main contracting environment, together with a proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects. They will have advanced Primavera P6 skills and excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts, with the confidence to work closely with senior project leadership, engineering and delivery teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

This represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Planner / Senior Planning Engineer looking to take the next step in their career. You'll join a business with an impressive portfolio of complex infrastructure projects and the opportunity to grow alongside a forward-thinking and experienced team. With significant investment and continued growth within the infrastructure and energy sectors, this is a role offering genuine long-term career development and the chance to make your mark on a major project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning function on a major £200m infrastructure project.
• Develop, manage and maintain the project construction programme using Primavera P6.
• Work closely with the Project Director, site team and senior stakeholders to drive programme performance.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, developing effective mitigation strategies.
• Provide detailed programme analysis and reporting to support key project decisions.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, construction, commercial and design teams.
• Ensure programme requirements are aligned with NEC contract obligations.
• Drive effective planning and sequencing across the project to support successful delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive planning experience within a UK main contracting environment.
• Proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on complex, high-value projects, ideally within the energy/infrastructure sector.
• Advanced Primavera P6 skills.
• Excellent working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Confident working with Project Directors, senior management and site delivery teams.
• Relevant construction, engineering or planning qualification desirable.

Offer

• Basic salary £80-90,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance of £7,500
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits