Planning Engineer - Build

Gold Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in Sheffield is seeking a Planning Engineer to manage project programmes using Asta Powerproject. This role involves working closely with teams to ensure effective planning from tender to completion. The ideal candidate has significant experience in project management and construction, offering a competitive salary up to £75,000, along with car allowance and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual car allowance or company car

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with strong involvement in project planning.
• Experience working with a main contractor on various construction projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully integrated tender and construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to plan projects effectively.
• Monitor and update live project programmes, reporting on progress and potential delays.

Skills

Project planning experience

Asta Powerproject proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £75,000 + car allowance + package

The Company

Our client is a well-established and expanding main contractor based in Sheffield, delivering a diverse range of construction projects across multiple sectors. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and collaborative working, they are now seeking a Planning Engineer with strong construction / building experience to join their dynamic team.

Role

As the Planning Engineer, you will play a crucial role in both pre-construction and live project environments. You will be responsible for producing and managing project programmes using Asta Powerproject, ensuring projects are planned effectively from tender stage through to completion, and providing ongoing support to live projects as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully integrated tender and construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Work closely with the pre-construction team, project managers, and site teams to plan projects effectively
• Attend tender meetings, progress meetings, and client presentations as required
• Identify and manage critical path activities and key milestones
• Monitor and update live project programmes, reporting on progress and potential delays
• Provide programme mitigation strategies where necessary
• Contribute to risk management and project reporting processes
• Support project teams on construction methodology, sequencing, and logistics planning

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with strong involvement in project planning
• Proficient in Asta Powerproject
• Experience working with a main contractor on a variety of construction projects
• Good knowledge of construction processes and project lifecycle
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving

Offer

• Competitive salary up to circa £75,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Annual car allowance or company car
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within a growing business
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

If you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 71435.

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