Senior Planning Engineer
Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £70-90,000 + package
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading UK main contractor as part of their busy regional construction business. You will take full ownership of a high-profile £150m construction project based in Sheffield, playing a pivotal role in its successful delivery from site mobilisation through to completion. This is a flagship scheme that offers real visibility, responsibility and the chance to make a lasting impact.
Working closely with the project and commercial teams, you will be at the heart of project controls, driving programme certainty, managing risk and supporting effective decision-making on site. This role is ideally suited to an experienced, site-based planner who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys being fully embedded within the delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
Take full responsibility for the planning and programming of a £150m construction project
Develop, manage and maintain fully logic-linked programmes using Primavera P6
Lead short-term and long-term planning, progress updates and reporting
Manage change events, programme revisions and impact assessments
Support the commercial team with NEC contract requirements, including compensation events and extensions of time
Work closely with site teams to ensure realistic sequencing and buildable programmes
Identify and manage programme risk, constraints and mitigation strategies
Provide clear, accurate programme information to senior stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as a Planning Engineer / Senior Planning Engineer within the UK construction industry
Strong UK main contracting and site-based planning experience
In-depth knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts
High level of proficiency using Primavera P6
Experience working on large, complex construction projects
Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge and influence project teams
Organised, detail-oriented and commercially aware
What's on Offer
£70-90,000 per annum
Annual car allowance or choice of company car
Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to lead a landmark £150m construction project
Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline
Plus other great benefits.
If 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 72595.
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