Senior Planning Engineer: Rail Infra & P6 Lead

BAM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Planning Engineer for the HS2 Track Infrastructure Project. The role demands expertise in managing Primavera P6 programmes, coordinating with various stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in large-scale projects and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/car allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planning Engineer on large-scale projects (£300m+).
• Extensive planning experience within construction (rail systems experience desirable).
• Comfortable in client-facing roles with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain Primavera P6 programmes.
• Collaborate with project teams and gather data on progress.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews and updates.

Skills

Planning software proficiency (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Experience in large-scale projects

Commercial and contractual awareness

Education

Qualification in civil engineering or construction (HND level or equivalent)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

A prominent construction company in Birmingham seeks an experienced Senior Planning Engineer for the HS2 Track Infrastructure Project. The role demands expertise in managing Primavera P6 programmes, coordinating with various stakeholders, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in large-scale projects and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.