Intermediate Planning Engineer

Title: Intermediate Planning Engineer

Location: Gloucester

Salary: up to £75,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Planner to join a leading UK main contractor delivering a landmark £500m new build project in Gloucester.

This is your chance to become part of a high-performing project team on one of the region's most significant construction schemes. Working alongside an experienced planning function and reporting directly into the Planning Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of this major project from site.

As Construction Planner, you will support the management of the planning function across the project lifecycle, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with delivery objectives. You will work closely with site, commercial, and project management teams to monitor progress, identify risks, and help drive successful project outcomes.

• Developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes
• Supporting short-term and long-term planning activities
• Monitoring project progress and reporting against programme milestones
• Identifying delays, risks, and opportunities within the construction schedule
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure programme accuracy
• Assisting with programme updates, reporting, and client presentations
• Supporting planning strategy and programme management across the project

• Minimum 3 years' planning experience within a UK main contracting environment
• Strong site-based construction experience
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Power project
• A proactive and collaborative approach

• Join a leading and highly respected main contractor
• Work on a flagship £500m project
• Be part of an experienced and supportive project team
• Excellent long-term career prospects and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• £50-75,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance or choice of company car
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline
• Plus other great benefits.