Senior Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead the construction programme on a high-profile project in Bristol. This role involves collaborating with operational and project management teams to ensure programme certainty and performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong site-based experience and a proven track record in civil engineering, with expertise in NEC contracts and Primavera P6. Join a forward-thinking company that values proactive solutions and offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

28 days annual leave

Travel expenses

Option to purchase extra leave

Other great benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong site-based experience essential for realistic project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to track progress and address scheduling issues.
• Analyze project timelines and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC contracts

Site-based planning

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Bristol Salary: £70000 - £75000 per annum + + car allowance + package

Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Planning, Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Type: Permanent

Contact: Matt Lilburn Job Published: 1 day ago

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Bristol (hybrid)
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 or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 71049.

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