Gold Group Ltd
Lead Planner
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Lead Planner
Location: Oxford (Hybrid)
Salary: £80-90,000 + package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading UK main contractor renowned for delivering complex and high-value infrastructure projects across the country. Based on site, you will take a lead role within the planning function on a major £200m infrastructure scheme for a key client in the UK energy sector.
Working closely with the Project Director and senior site team, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful delivery of this high-profile project. You will take ownership of the construction programme, providing strategic planning support, detailed programme analysis and proactive management of risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning function on a major £200m infrastructure project.
- Develop, manage and maintain the project construction programme using Primavera P6.
- Work closely with the Project Director, site team and senior stakeholders to drive programme performance.
- Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, developing effective mitigation strategies.
- Provide detailed programme analysis and reporting to support key project decisions.
- Coordinate planning activities across engineering, construction, commercial and design teams.
- Ensure programme requirements are aligned with NEC contract obligations.
- Drive effective planning and sequencing across the project to support successful delivery.
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Candidate Requirements
- Extensive planning experience within a UK main contracting environment.
- Proven track record delivering major infrastructure projects.
- Experience working on complex, high-value projects, ideally within the energy/infrastructure sector.
- Advanced Primavera P6 skills.
- Excellent working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts.
- Confident working with Project Directors, senior management and site delivery teams.
- Relevant construction, engineering or planning qualification desirable.
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Offer
- Basic salary £80-90,000 per annum
- Annual car allowance of £7,500
- Annual bonus scheme
- Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical.
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Plus other great benefits
If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 74831.
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