Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Senior Planning Engineer
Manage and update construction project schedules, using Primavera P6, to ensure timely delivery.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will be responsible for updating project programmes promptly, collaborating with the GT team and key stakeholders from the client and subcontractor to monitor and control the schedule. The role involves about 60‑70% office‑based work and 30‑40% site visits or collaboration with other offices. • Plan, monitor and control programme schedule from contract award to completion • Conduct regular programme and progress meetings • Perform Earned Value Analysis, focusing on Schedule Performance Index • Produce accurate progress reports, milestone tracking and critical path analysis • Develop collaborative planning charts to monitor programme changes • Input change control events and generate updated programmes • Facilitate workshops to mitigate programme slippage
Key Responsibilities
- ▸programme scheduling
- ▸earned value
- ▸progress reporting
- ▸critical path
- ▸change control
- ▸site visits
What You Bring
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (mandatory) and Microsoft Project • Strong Microsoft Office skills
Requirements
- ▸primavera p6
- ▸microsoft project
- ▸microsoft office
Benefits
Galliford Try boasts an order book exceeding £4.1 billion, offering the chance to work on high‑profile UK projects within diverse, professional teams. The company emphasizes stability, career growth, and a culture of commitment and excellence. We support physical and mental wellbeing through the ‘Be Well’ programme, provide high‑quality training from leadership development to apprenticeships, and promote flexible working via our Agile Working initiative. Galliford Try welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hour or flexible arrangements and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service and option to purchase additional days • Wide range of corporate discounts and Cycle to Work scheme • Comprehensive pension plan and competitive family leave policy • Save As You Earn share purchase scheme • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme • Paid annual membership to a relevant professional association
Work Environment
Hybrid