Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Salary: £70-85,000 + 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
* 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
* £70-85,000 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 to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 72595.