Commissioning Planning Engineer

Job Description Commissioning Planning Engineer Bridgwater, Somerset (Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Up to 378 per day PAYE / 515 per day Umbrella (DOE) Contract until end of 2026 with possibility of extensionWe are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Planning Engineer to support a major UK infrastructure programme based in Bridgwater, Somerset.Working within a high-performing Project Controls and Planning team, this role will support the planning and coordination of commissioning activities on a large and complex construction project.This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with strong Primavera P6 experience and a background in major infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.The RoleWorking as part of the Commissioning Planning team, you will support the management and maintenance of integrated project schedules and provide schedule analysis to support the timely delivery of commissioning activities. Key responsibilities include:Producing and maintaining integrated project schedules using Primavera P6Ensuring schedules are fully logic-linked and aligned with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)Supporting the Integrated Work Schedule (IWS) and ensuring updates are delivered in line with reporting cyclesProviding schedule analysis and performance reportingSupporting trend and change management processesIdentifying and resolving time-related risks and scheduling issuesCollaborating with wider Project Controls disciplines including Cost, Risk and EstimatingProducing schedule reports and commentary for programme teams and stakeholdersRequirementsEssentialProven experience in planning and scheduling on major construction or infrastructure projectsStrong experience using Primavera P6Understanding of construction or engineering planning methodologiesExperience producing fully logic-linked project schedulesKnowledge of earned value and performance reportingUnderstanding of contract frameworks such as NEC or FIDICStrong analytical and stakeholder communication skillsDesirableExperience working on large-scale infrastructure programmesKnowledge of schedule risk analysisFamiliarity with tools such as Acumen Fuse, Synchro, Power BI or EcoSysExperience working in a highly regulated environment If you are a Planning Engineer with strong Primavera P6 experience looking for your next contract opportunity please apply here and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss further.

Created: 2026-03-20