Senior Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity exists for a Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading consultancy on a major construction programme in West Sussex. This dynamic firm is renowned for delivering innovative solutions across complex projects. In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage project schedules, ensuring seamless coordination while leveraging your expertise in NEC contracts. This position offers a unique chance to influence project delivery and advance your career within a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. If you're ready to take on a new challenge in planning, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

Pension

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Clear Pathways for Career Progression

Mentoring and Continuous Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer on complex construction programmes.
• Strong NEC contract experience with the ability to provide sound contractual advice.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing robust project plans using Primavera P6.
• Identifying risks, forecasting delays, and implementing strategic mitigation plans.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Contractual Advice

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Crawley Salary: £70000 - £95000 per annum + car allowance & package

Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Planning Type: Permanent

Contact: Matt Lilburn Job Published: 2 days ago

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: West Sussex (Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote)
Salary: £70-95,000 + benefits package

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading, dynamic consultancy on a major construction programme based in West Sussex.

The Senior Planning Engineer will join a consultancy renowned for delivering innovative solutions across some of the UK's most complex construction, infrastructure and engineering projects.

As a key member of the project team, you'll be responsible for developing and managing detailed project schedules, ensuring seamless coordination across all phases of the programme. Your strong NEC contract knowledge will be crucial in maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and optimising project performance.

This is more than just a planning role - it's an opportunity to influence the delivery of a major construction programme while advancing your career with a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Duties

• Developing and managing robust project plans using Primavera P6.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Identifying risks, forecasting delays, and implementing strategic mitigation plans.
• Navigating and advising on NEC contracts to ensure full compliance and project efficiency.
• Producing insightful reports and presenting key project data to stakeholders.

Candidate

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer on complex construction programmes.
• Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 - essential.
• Strong NEC contract experience with the ability to provide sound contractual advice.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A solution-driven mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Offer

• Starting salary of £70-95,000 per annum
• Annual bonus
• Life assurance
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear pathways for career progression, mentoring, and continuous development.

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 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 70222.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.