Senior Planning Engineer

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £75‑85,000 + car allowance + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join one of the UK’s leading main contractors, working on a £100m infrastructure project in Birmingham.

As Senior Planning Engineer, you’ll take the lead on project planning activities, working closely with the delivery and commercial teams to ensure the programme is realistic, achievable, and aligned with NEC contract requirements. From developing detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 to providing progress analysis, risk management, and strategic programme advice, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of this exciting infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record on civil engineering projects. Strong experience with Primavera P6 is essential, along with a solid understanding of NEC contracts. You’ll need excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage complex project timelines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Proven experience as a Senior Planning Engineer or Planning Engineer on highways, roads, or major infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6
• In‑depth understanding of NEC contracts
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ideally degree‑qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

The Senior Planning Engineer will join a highly respected contractor with a strong project pipeline, genuine career progression opportunities. On offer is a competitive salary and package including the below.

• Basic salary of up to £85,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance of £6,500
• Annual bonus scheme
• Travel expenses
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits

If you are interested, please apply.