Planning Engineer

Galliford Try; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Engineer to join their Asset Intelligence division. This role involves planning, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely completion of high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Primavera P6 and a strong organizational skill set, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and excellence. The company offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and a commitment to employee wellbeing, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the construction sector.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Discounts

Pension scheme

Share schemes

Private medical options

Professional memberships

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proficient in Primavera P6, essential for project scheduling.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control project schedules from contract award to completion.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure proactive updates on progress.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Customer Focus

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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If sent, no fee will be applicable. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

PLANNING ENGINEER – ASSET INTELLIGENCE

Locations: LONDON / WARRINGTON

What you will be doing:

• Plan, monitor, and control the programme schedule from contract award to completion.
• Conduct regular programme and progress meetings to ensure updates are proactive.
• Implement Earned Value Analysis (SPI) to track project timelines.
• Ensure accurate planning and progress reporting, including milestone and critical path analysis.
• Drive collaborative planning charts for micro-monitoring changes.
• Identify and input change control events, producing updated programmes.
• Conduct workshops to mitigate programme slippage.

About You:

• Proficient in Primavera P6 (must-have).
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Office suite.
• Strong organizational and professional skills, with a passion for excellence.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, demonstrate resilience, and uphold high ethical standards.
• Customer-focused, enthusiastic, and a self-starter with a proactive attitude.

What We Can Offer in Return:

Joining Galliford Try means working on high-profile projects with stability and growth opportunities. We value wellbeing, training, and flexible working arrangements. Our benefits include generous holidays, discounts, pension, share schemes, private medical options, and professional memberships.

About us:

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction group committed to creating lasting community impact through infrastructure and facilities development. Our Asset Intelligence division specializes in security programs within critical national infrastructure sectors.

For more info or to apply, contact Chloe Phillips at [e-mail].

Additional Information:

We support flexible working and encourage diverse applications. We are a Disability Confident employer and will consider reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

A full job description is available upon request.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, Utilities