Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking main contractor in Derby is seeking a Planning Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6 and requires strong UK construction experience and knowledge of NEC contracts. This position offers a salary of £45-55,000 per annum along with benefits, and is a great opportunity for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Clear pathways for career progression

Continuous development mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the UK construction industry.
• Proficient with Primavera P6.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and planning/reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project programmes in Primavera P6.
• Support project teams with planning strategy and progress measurement.
• Ensure programmes comply with NEC contract requirements.

Skills

UK construction experience

Primavera P6

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Planning and Project Controls, Planning Type: Permanent

Contact: Matt Lilburn Job Published: 1 day ago

Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Derby (Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote)
Salary: £45‑55,000 + benefits package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer to join a forward-thinking, highly innovative main contractor based in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Planning Engineer to become part of an established team working on a long-term, secured framework that offers stability, progression, and exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging construction schemes. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to be part of a business that embraces new technology, modern methods, and smarter ways of working, this role is an excellent next step.

As a key member of the planning function, you will provide high-quality programme support across multiple live and upcoming projects, ensuring programmes are robust, accurate, and aligned with delivery targets. Using Primavera P6, you'll build, update, and manage detailed project schedules while offering clear insight into sequencing, constraints, risk, and progress. You'll play a hands‑on role within the region, working closely with project, commercial, and engineering teams, making your strong UK site‑based experience and NEC contract knowledge essential to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update project programmes in Primavera P6 for a variety of complex construction projects.
• Support project teams with sequencing, planning strategy, progress measurement, and forecasting.
• Ensure programmes comply with NEC contract requirements, providing accurate reporting and supporting contract administration.
• Work collaboratively with site teams, senior planners, and project managers to ensure alignment on delivery methodology and key milestones.
• Attend progress meetings, offering clear, confident insights on programme performance and critical path.

Candidate

• Strong experience working on UK construction industry with a good understanding of buildability, sequencing, and live project challenges.
• Proficient user of Primavera P6
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and associated planning/reporting requirements.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.

Offer

• Starting salary of £45‑55,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (extra 5 days via flexible benefits scheme)
• Clear pathways for career progression, mentoring, and continuous development.

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and would like to be considered for the above opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 72369.