Senior Planning Engineer

Gold Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to manage project planning on a significant infrastructure project in Birmingham. The role requires expertise in Primavera P6, NEC contracts, and strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Travel expenses

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Other great benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience on highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• In-depth understanding of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities for a major infrastructure project.
• Develop detailed project schedules and provide progress analysis.
• Ensure programme alignment with NEC contract requirements.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 65-80,000 + 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 100m infrastructure project in Birmingham.

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 roads or highways 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 discipline

The 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 80,000 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

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you 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 71161.

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