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Project Planner / Planning Engineer Derby (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days home) Up to £55,000 + £4,800 car allowance + full permanent benefits package Utilities / Engineering / Construction background

If you're an experienced Project Planner / Planning Engineer looking for a role where you'll be more than just a scheduler, this could be the move that defines your career. Working on a high-profile water framework, you'll be joining a business that values collaboration, continuous development and technical excellence.

This position offers hybrid working, long-term job security, and meaningful progression — all within a major regional programme supporting a regulated utilities client.

What you'll be doing as a Project Planner / Planning Engineer :

• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Primavera P6
• Supporting Project Managers and delivery teams with integrated plans that cover design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
• Creating baseline schedules to track performance and measure progress
• Identifying critical paths, potential risks, and early warnings to keep delivery on track
• Participating in project progress meetings and presenting planning updates to stakeholders
• Supporting NEC contract compliance through planning documentation and change control
• Helping to produce accurate project and programme-level reporting for business intelligence
• Engaging with site teams, regional office staff, and stakeholders to support real-time delivery decisions

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Why this role?

This is more than a technical planning job — it's a chance to become a trusted voice in project delivery. As a Project Planner / Planning Engineer, you'll be directly contributing to essential water and infrastructure works, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio while being supported to grow.

Apply now for a confidential chat