Planning Engineer (Consultancy)

Title: Planning Engineer (Consultancy)

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Salary: £50-70,000 per annum + car allowance + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer looking to take their career to the next level to join one of the UK’s respected construction and project management consultancies based in London.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major commissions, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer with 2-3+ years' experience to join their established and expanding planning team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals and gain exposure to some of the UK's most complex and prestigious construction projects. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that is playing a key role in delivering landmark projects across the built environment sector.

The Role

• As part of a growing Planning function, you will support the successful delivery of a portfolio of high-profile projects, initially including
• A flagship £1.5 billion programme
• A major £500 million commercial development in London
• You will be responsible for developing and maintaining project programmes, supporting project teams with schedule analysis and reporting, and ensuring robust planning processes are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Perform critical path analysis and programme reviews
• Monitor project progress and provide accurate forecasting and reporting
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities for mitigation
• Support project teams in developing recovery and acceleration plans
• Engage with clients, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure effective programme management
• Assist in the administration and management of NEC contract requirements

About You

• The successful candidate will possess:
• 2-3+ years' experience in a Planning role within construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and programme management principle
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A proactive approach and desire to build a long-term career within a leading consultancy environment

Offer

• £50,000 - £70,000 basic salary
• £5,000 car allowance
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits
• Work on iconic, high-value construction and infrastructure programmes
• Join a growing and highly regarded planning team
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement, typically three days on-site or with clients and the remainder working remotely

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to [email protected] or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 73944.