Planning Engineer

P J Hegarty; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planner to develop structured programmes and manage logistics for projects. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification, prior experience as a Planner, and strong skills in Asta Powerproject and Primavera. This role requires collaboration across multiple teams to ensure project's success, alongside effective communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Planner required.
• Solid knowledge of Civil works.
• Experience with main contractors on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender and construction programmes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and risk assessments.

Skills

Asta Powerproject

Primavera

Written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Relevant Third Level Qualification

Recognised Construction Related Qualification

Job description

Overview

Join PJ Hegarty as a Planner and play a vital part in shaping projects from the very beginning right through to completion. You’ll be at the heart of our teams, developing clear, well-structured programmes, resource plans, and logistics strategies that keep everything moving smoothly. Working closely with colleagues across Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Health & Safety, you’ll help bring ideas to life and make sure every project is set up for success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fully resourced tender, construction programmes, and logistics plans.
• Support bids, live projects, and post-bid negotiations through to handover.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Pre-Construction, Estimating, Build, Technical, Commercial) and external stakeholders (clients, consultants, subcontractors).
• Participate in reviews, client meetings, and risk assessments.
• Ensure site teams and contractors work to fully integrated, properly sequenced programmes.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contracts with engineers and surveyors to ensure accurate planning.
• Provide regular progress reporting, lookahead programmes, and updates in line with company and project requirements.
• Work on NEC contracts, producing and issuing cl.31, cl.32, and cl.62.2 programmes.

Qualifications

• Relevant Third Level Qualification
• Previous experience as a Planner
• Experience with Asta Powerproject & Primavera
• Recognised Construction Related Qualification
• Experience working with a main contractor on large-scale projects with solid knowledge of Civil works. Familiarity with M&E and Fit Out would be an advantage, though not essential
• Enthusiastic, motivated individual
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use time productively, maximise efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Possess ability to work well as part of a team and independently