Senior Planning Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Preston
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Primavera P6 NEC Contracts Programme Management Construction Planning Stakeholder Engagement Project Controls Reporting Major Project Experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Planning Engineer

Location: PrestonSalary: £500 - £600 per day
Sector: Planning and Project ControlsType: Contract
Contact: Matt LilburnJob Published: 6 days ago

Job Details

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Preston (hybrid)
Rate: £500-600 per day

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a leading main contractor on a major project in Preston, offering an immediate start on a 6-month rolling contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-calibre construction planning professional to take ownership of the programme on a significant project, working with a top-tier contractor renowned for delivering complex schemes.

As the Senior Planner, you will be site-based and play a critical role in overseeing, managing, and driving the construction programme using Primavera P6, ensuring project milestones, progress, and performance are maintained throughout the lifecycle of the scheme. Working closely with project delivery teams, commercial teams, and stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in ensuring successful programme control on a live major project.

Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Senior Planner within a main contracting environment
  • Strong site-based construction planning experience on major projects
  • Advanced Primavera P6 expertise
  • Excellent NEC contract knowledge and understanding
  • Strong programme management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced live project environment
  • Immediate availability is essential

Offer

  • £500-600 per day
  • Hybrid working arrangement - circa 3 days on site in Preston, remainder remote
  • Immediate start

Application

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on [contact hidden] for further information quoting reference 73559.

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