Senior Planning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Bristol is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to oversee the construction programme for a high-profile infrastructure project. The role involves developing and managing detailed schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring project alignment and addressing challenges. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in civil engineering, NEC contracts, and effective stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Car allowance of £5,000

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase 5 extra days

Travel expenses

Other great benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong site-based planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to track progress.
• Analyze project timelines and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Primavera P6

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Salary: £75,000 + car allowance + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading main contractor based in Bristol and take ownership of the construction programme on a high-profile scheme, working closely with operational, commercial, and project management teams to drive programme certainty and performance.

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6, ensuring progress is accurately recorded and reported while identifying risks, opportunities, and potential impacts. Your strong site-based experience will be vital in creating realistic, deliverable programmes that reflect the live conditions and challenges of a major infrastructure environment.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a proven track record in complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You’ll bring excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts and be a confident, capable user of Primavera P6. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Duties

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to track progress and address any scheduling issues.
• Analyze project timelines, identify potential delays, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, ensuring adherence to the schedule.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting key project metrics and updates.
• Utilize planning software to manage and optimize project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

Candidate

• Strong, hands-on experience with Primavera P6
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Strong site-based planning experience and the confidence to challenge, influence and advise project teams

Offer

• £75,000 per annum
• Car allowance of £5,000 per annum or choice of a company car
• Travel expenses
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to purchase 5 days extra days
• Other great benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you would like to be considered for the about opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to [emailprotected] or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 71049.