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Planning Engineer

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Horley, Surrey

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Title: Planning Engineer 
Location: Holey, West Sussex (hybrid)
Salary: up to £75,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Engineer to join a leading contractor on a high-profile major M&E project at Gatwick Airport. Working on a complex and technically challenging scheme, you'll become part of an established planning team, supporting the successful delivery of a flagship project.

Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, you'll play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring the construction programme throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with operational, commercial and engineering teams, you'll produce detailed programmes using Primavera P6, monitor progress against key milestones, identify programme risks and opportunities, and provide accurate reporting to support informed project decisions. Your planning expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of this major M&E package.

We're looking for a Planning Engineer with a proven background delivering M&E projects within a UK contractor environment. You'll be an advanced user of Primavera P6, possess a strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, and have the ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and key project stakeholders. Previous experience working on complex infrastructure, aviation or major construction projects would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK. You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive planning team on a landmark project, with genuine opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression. The role also offers an excellent hybrid working arrangement, with three days per week on site at Gatwick Airport and the remainder working remotely, providing the ideal balance between collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6.
Support the Planning Manager in the planning and delivery of a major M&E package
Monitor programme performance, progress and key project milestones.
Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies where required.
Produce progress reports, programme updates and critical path analysis for the project team and client.
Work closely with construction, engineering, commercial and design teams to ensure programme objectives are achieved.Candidate Requirements

Experience as a Planning Engineer within a UK main contractor or specialist contractor environment.
Proven background delivering M&E or technically complex construction projects.
Advanced user of Primavera P6.
Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Relevant construction or engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent) is desirable.
Full right to work in the UK.Offer

£60-£75,000 per annum
Annual car allowance or choice of company car
Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Plus other great benefits.
Flexible workingIf you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 74393.

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