Senior Planner

Gold Group Ltd; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Gold Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a high-profile M&E project at Gatwick Airport. You will develop, maintain and monitor the construction programme, collaborating with multiple teams to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6 skills, NEC contracts knowledge, and strong communication across disciplines. Hybrid work includes three days on-site at Gatwick with remaining remote work, and a competitive package including a car allowance.

Qualifications

• 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 and strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.

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

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC contracts

Job description

Salary: up to £90,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior 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 Senior 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

• Annual car allowance £7,000 or choice of company car
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits.