Senior Planning Engineer

9256
North West London
Permanent
£60,000 - £70,000/annum + Package

Senior Planning Engineer
📍 Watford, London
💰 £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.

What you’ll be doing:

  • 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

What we’re looking for:

  • 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

The interview process:

  • 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.

📩 Apply now with Carmichael UK to take the next step in your planning career.