Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Horley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car option

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for a major M&E project at Gatwick Airport. This hybrid role combines on-site and remote work, reporting to the Planning Manager to develop, maintain and monitor construction programmes using Primavera P6.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, manage risks and provide progress reports to support informed project decisions. NEC contracts knowledge and UK contractor experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planning Engineer in a UK main or specialist contractor.
• Advanced user of Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
• Support the Planning Manager in planning and delivery of a major M&E package.
• Monitor programme performance, progress and milestones.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Produce progress reports, programme updates and critical path analysis for the project team and client.
• Collaborate with construction, engineering, commercial and design teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

UK contractor experience

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC Contracts

Job description

Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Holey, West Sussex (hybrid)

Salary: up to £75,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Engineer to join a leading contractor on a high-profile major M&E project at Gatwick Airport. Working on a complex and technically challenging scheme, you\'ll become part of an established planning team, supporting the successful delivery of a flagship project.

Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, you\'ll play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring the construction programme throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams, you\'ll produce detailed programmes using Primavera P6, monitor progress against key milestones, identify programme risks and opportunities, and provide accurate reporting to support informed project decisions. Your planning expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of this major M&E package.

We\'re looking for a Planning Engineer with a proven background delivering M&E projects within a UK contractor environment. You\'ll be an advanced user of Primavera P6, possess a strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, and have the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and key project stakeholders. Previous experience working on complex infrastructure, aviation or major construction projects would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK. You\'ll work alongside an experienced and supportive planning team on a landmark project, with genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression. The role also offers an excellent hybrid working arrangement, with three days per week on site at Gatwick Airport and the remainder working remotely, providing the ideal balance between collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.


• Support the Planning Manager in the planning and delivery of a major M&E package


• Monitor programme performance, progress and key project milestones.


• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies where required.


• Produce progress reports, programme updates and critical path analysis for the project team and client.


• Work closely with construction, engineering, commercial and design teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Planning Engineer within a UK main contractor or specialist contractor environment.


• Proven background delivering M&E or technically complex construction projects.


• Advanced user of Primavera P6.


• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.


• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.


• Relevant construction or engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent) is desirable.


• Full right to work in the UK.

Offer

• £60-£75,000 per annum


• Annual car allowance or choice of company car


• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical


• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Plus other great benefits.


• Flexible working