Senior Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in West Sussex is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to develop and manage project schedules for a major construction programme. The role offers a salary between £70,000 and £95,000 with hybrid working, annual bonuses, and clear career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have expert knowledge of Primavera P6 and strong NEC contract experience.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Pension

Healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer on complex construction programmes.
• Expert-level knowledge of Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong NEC contract experience with the ability to provide sound contractual advice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage robust project plans using Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project timelines.
• Identify risks and implement strategic mitigation plans.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC contract knowledge

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Senior Planning Engineer — 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
• Healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear pathways for career progression, mentoring, and continuous development
• Hybrid working week

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 70222.

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