Senior Planner

Bimplus; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bimplus in York is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead project planning on a £150m infrastructure package. You’ll develop detailed schedules using Primavera P6, coordinate with delivery and commercial teams, and ensure NEC contract requirements are reflected in the programme.

The role demands a proven track record on major civils schemes, strong NEC and Primavera P6 expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planning Engineer or Planning Engineer on highways, roads, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• In-depth understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on project planning activities and ensure the programme is realistic and aligned with NEC requirements.
• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide progress analysis, risk management, and strategic programme advice.
• Collaborate with delivery and commercial teams to deliver the infrastructure project.

Skills

Primavera P6 proficiency

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: York (hybrid)
Salary: £70-85,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join one of the UK's leading main contractors, working on a £150m infrastructure project in York.

As Senior Planning Engineer, you'll take the lead on project planning activities, working closely with the delivery and commercial teams to ensure the programme is realistic, achievable, and aligned with NEC contract requirements. From developing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 to providing progress analysis, risk management, and strategic programme advice, you'll play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of this exciting infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record on major civils projects. Strong experience with Primavera P6 is essential, along with a solid understanding of NEC contracts. You'll need excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage complex project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Candidate

• Proven experience as a Senior Planning Engineer or Planning Engineer on highways, roads, or major infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• In-depth understanding of NEC contracts
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ideally degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or related disciplineThe Senior Planning Engineer will join a highly respected contractor with a strong project pipeline, genuine career progression opportunities. On offer is a competitive salary and package including the below.

Offer

• Basic salary of up to £85,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance of £6,500
• Annual bonus scheme
• Travel expenses
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits