Senior NEC Planner Civil Engineer for Complex Projects

McGee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGee in London seeks an experienced NEC Planner with a civil engineering background to lead programmes for complex projects. You will challenge design assumptions, identify risks early, and build programmes rooted in how projects are designed and delivered.

Based in West London, this role collaborates with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial and Design teams, delivering regular progress reports and ensuring safety and quality by design.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering background with NEC contracts experience.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and creating initial programs from first principles.
• Developing contract programs for tender submissions.
• Analysing and recommending main contract programs post-project handover.
• Scheduling labour, plant and material resources and managing Tender Activity Programme.
• Reviewing the program to align with project objectives and targets; maintaining as-built programming.
• Monitoring site progress and highlighting critical path delays.
• Working with Project Manager, Construction Manager, Commercial and Design teams.
• Communicating changes and obstacles to ensure timely resolution and project alignment.
• Assessing risks and developing contingency plans for Commercial and Change Control.
• Advising Estimating/Commercial Team on site outputs and liaising with Project Manager and QS on commercial events.
• Demonstrating impacts of commercial events on the program and managing progress and change.
• Attending client meetings to discuss progress and maintain delivery.
• Generating and distributing reports on schedules, progress and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Planning and scheduling

Education

Civil Engineering Background

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

McGee in London seeks an experienced NEC Planner with a civil engineering background to lead programmes for complex projects. You will challenge design assumptions, identify risks early, and build programmes rooted in how projects are designed and delivered.

Based in West London, this role collaborates with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Commercial and Design teams, delivering regular progress reports and ensuring safety and quality by design.