Senior Planning Engineer

Senior Planning Engineer
(phone number removed); Watford, London
(phone number removed); £60,000 £70,000 + car / car allowance

Carmichael UK is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a dynamic regional team. In this role, you will oversee the planning and scheduling of multiple live projects valued up to £1 million. You ll be a key figure in ensuring programmes are realistic, coordinated, and risk-aware adding real value through proactive planning support and stakeholder collaboration.

• Creating, developing, and maintaining project programmes using Primavera P6 (MS Project or Asta also considered)

• Monitoring project progress, identifying delays or risks, and providing mitigation strategies

• Working closely with site and project teams to align programmes with logistics and on-site realities

• Identifying and managing project risks, developing recovery and mitigation plans

• Supporting ECI planning and contributing to tender-stage submissions

• Liaising with commercial, design, and delivery teams to ensure programme feasibility

• Producing programme updates and reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Strong technical expertise in planning and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred)

• Proven experience in planning and scheduling within the construction or civil engineering sector

• Ability to challenge and influence project teams with practical, risk-aware solutions

• Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills

• Stage 1: Formal interview via Teams with Yvonne and Stevie Butler (Planning Manager), covering technical and competency-based questions

• Stage 2: Informal meet-and-greet interview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your planning expertise will directly influence project success.

(phone number removed); Apply now with Carmichael UK to take the next step in your planning career.