Engineering Planner – Devonport Docks, Plymouth
Carmichael UK
PAYE: £400–£450 per day
Carmichael UK is recruiting an experienced Engineering Planner to support a major infrastructure programme at Devonport Docks, Plymouth. This is a long-term PAYE contract opportunity working on one of the UK’s most complex and secure engineering environments.
The Role
As Engineering Planner, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and monitoring project programmes to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery of works within a highly regulated dockyard environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and manage detailed engineering programmes using Primavera P6 (or similar)
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Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commercial teams
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Track progress, identify risks, and manage programme changes
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Produce look-ahead schedules and progress reports
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Support earned value analysis and reporting
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Ensure programmes align with site constraints, safety, and security requirements
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Attend planning and progress meetings with internal teams and stakeholders
Requirements
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MUST be NATO or British National due to security clearance
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Proven experience as an Engineering Planner on large civil, infrastructure, or marine projects
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Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
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Experience working in complex or highly regulated environments (dockyards, nuclear, defence, major infrastructure desirable)
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
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Ability to work on-site at Devonport Docks
What’s on Offer
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PAYE daily rate: £400–£450 (dependent on experience)
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Long-term, stable contract
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Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
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Support from a leading UK engineering recruitment specialist
📍 Location: Devonport Docks, Plymouth
📅 Start: Subject to security clearance