Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Derby (2 days per week on site, remainder remote)
Salary: £70-90,000 + benefits package
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading, dynamic consultancy on a major construction programme based in Derby.
The Senior Planning Engineer will join a consultancy renowned for delivering innovative solutions across some of the UK’s most complex construction, infrastructure and engineering projects.
As a key member of the project team, you’ll be responsible for developing and managing detailed project schedules, ensuring seamless coordination across all phases of the programme. Your strong NEC contract knowledge will be crucial in maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and optimising project performance.
This is more than just a planning role—it’s an opportunity to influence the delivery of a major construction programme while advancing your career with a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
This is a hybrid role which is split two days per week on site with the remainder working remote. Current SC level security clearance is required to be considered.
Role
* Develop, maintain, and manage complex project schedules using Primavera P6.
* Provide proactive planning support to project and programme teams in accordance with NEC contracts.
* Interface with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress, analyse delays, and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Produce robust, insight-driven reports and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
* Contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within a high-performing project team.
Candidate
* Proven background as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planner on large-scale, complex programmes
* Advanced Primavera P6 capability
* Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Current SC Security clearance is essential.
Offer
* Starting salary of £70-90,000 per annum
* Annual bonus
* Life assurance
* Pension
* Healthcare
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Clear pathways for career progression, mentoring, and continuous development.
* Hybrid working week
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 72091.