Planning Engineer

Gold Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Private medical

28 days leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Planning Engineer (Consultancy) in London to join our growing planning team on high-value construction and infrastructure projects. The role sits in a hybrid environment, with three days on-site or with clients and the rest remote.

You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules, perform critical path analysis, monitor progress, and collaborate with clients and suppliers to drive project success. 2-3+ years in planning preferred; Primavera P6 expertise essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in a Planning role within construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A proactive approach and desire to build a long-term career within a leading consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Perform critical path analysis and programme reviews.
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities for mitigation.
• Support project teams in developing recovery and acceleration plans.
• Engage with clients, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure effective programme management.
• Assist in the administration and management of NEC contract requirements.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC contracts

Schedule development

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Job description

Title: Planning Engineer (Consultancy)
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
Salary: £50-70,000 per annum + car allowance + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer looking to take their career to the next level to join one of the UK's respected construction and project management consultancies based in London.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major commissions, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer with 2-3+ years' experience to join their established and expanding planning team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals and gain exposure to some of the UK's most complex and prestigious construction projects. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that is playing a key role in delivering landmark projects across the built environment sector.

The Role

• As part of a growing Planning function, you will support the successful delivery of a portfolio of high-profile projects, initially including:
• A flagship £1.5 billion programme
• A major £500 million commercial development in LondonYou will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programmes, supporting project teams with schedule analysis and reporting, and ensuring robust planning processes are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Perform critical path analysis and programme reviews
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate forecasting and reporting
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities for mitigation
• Support project teams in developing recovery and acceleration plans
• Engage with clients, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure effective programme management
• Assist in the administration and management of NEC contract requirements

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• 2-3+ years' experience in a Planning role within construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme management principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A proactive approach and desire to build a long-term career within a leading consultancy environment

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits
• Work on iconic, high-value construction and infrastructure programmes
• Join a growing and highly regarded planning team
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement, typically three days on-site or with clients and the remainder working remotely