Planning Engineer

Title: Planning Engineer

Location: Enfield, North London

Salary: £55-70,000 per annum + car allowance + travel + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer to join a leading main contractor on an exciting project based in North London. The Planning Engineer will join an established team who are responsible for the delivery of a complex civils infrastructure project valued at circa £120m involving complex earthworks, structures and structures.

Working alongside the Planning Manager they will be responsible for managing the construction pogrammes in Primavera P6 and communicating the programme effectively to the site team and driving progress of works on site.

This is an excellent opportunity offering career growth and development within a leading civil engineering contractor plus a vibrant and collaborative working environment that values innovation and results.

Duties

• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules for all phases of construction, including earthworks, roadworks, and structures.
• Collaborate with project teams to align schedules, resources, and project milestones.
• Monitor progress and productivity, reporting regularly to project managers and stakeholders.
• Identify potential delays and proactively implement mitigation measures.
• Use planning software (e.g., Primavera P6) to manage complex scheduling requirements and ensure timely completion of project phases.
• Provide planning insight to support decision-making and foster seamless coordination across disciplines.

Candidate

• Planning experience in civil engineering or construction projects, ideally on large-scale or high-value projects.
• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) with a strong understanding of civil construction processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of earthworks, roadworks, and structural processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate potential project issues and develop solutions.

Offer

• £55-70,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £6,000 or choice of company car
• Travel expenses
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 day annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you would like to be considered for 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 69288.