Senior Planning Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner for a prestigious £200m construction project in West London. As a key member of the project leadership team, you will manage the planning function, ensuring that programs are robust and effectively executed. The role offers a competitive salary of £80-100,000 per annum, an annual car allowance, and extensive career development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have proven site-based planning experience and proficiency in industry-standard software.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience with large construction projects as a Senior Planner.
• Strong technical expertise in project planning and programme management.
• Experience with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated project programmes from pre-construction to completion.
• Lead planning activities for efficient project delivery.
• Monitor progress and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Site-based planning experience

Project planning software expertise

Stakeholder management skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

Location: Hounslow  Salary: £80000 - £100000 per annum + car allowance & package

Sector: Planning and Project Controls, Construction, Planning and Project Controls, Planning Type: Permanent

Contact: Matt Lilburn Job Published: 2 days ago

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading UK main contractor on a prestigious £200m construction project in West London. This is a site-based position, offering the chance to play a critical role in the successful delivery of a complex scheme within a live, operational environment.

As Senior Planner, you will be a key member of the project leadership team, taking ownership of the planning function and ensuring the project programme is robust, realistic, and effectively managed throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage fully integrated project programmes from pre-construction through to completion
• Lead short-, medium-, and long-term planning activities to support efficient project delivery
• Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Produce detailed look-ahead schedules and phasing plans to support site operations
• Provide programme updates, progress reports, and forecasts to the project team and senior stakeholders
• Support change management, including delay analysis and programme impact assessments
• Work closely with commercial and delivery teams to ensure alignment with project objectives
• Ensure planning activities are compliant with NEC contract requirements

Skills & Experience

• Proven site-based planning experience on large, complex construction projects with a main contractor
• Strong technical expertise in project planning and programme management
• Demonstrable experience working under NEC contracts
• Proficiency in industry-standard planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What's on Offer

• £80-100,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £7,000
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long-term career development with a leading main contractor
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, £200m flagship project
• Plus other great benefits

How to apply: 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 a confidential chat quoting reference 72684.

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