Planning Engineer Contract Jobs in Liverpool
Station Manager Control - North West
Posted 1 day ago by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
The Station Manager Control at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a leadership role focused on enhancing the Fire Con...
- Rate £52,236 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Asda Refrigeration Engineer- Liverpool
Posted 3 days ago by CITY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT U K LTD
The Refrigeration Engineer role at Asda in Liverpool involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on refrigerati...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, Merseyside
Lead Business Analyst - Contract - Inside IR35 - 12 months initially
Posted 3 days ago by 4it Recruitment
The role of Business Analyst involves working with a leading UK organization on high-profile change initiatives within a...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Liverpool, UK
Project Coordinator - UK
Posted 4 days ago by 83zero Limited
The role of Project Coordinator / Project Controller involves supporting the delivery of large-scale cyber security proj...
- Rate £301 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Senior Dev Ops Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Morson Edge
The Senior DevOps Engineer will lead the design, build, and deployment of cloud-based environments while promoting DevOp...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 6 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
CyberArk Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The CyberArk Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and supporting CyberArk Privileged Access Management soluti...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
TrueSight Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The TrueSight Engineer role involves working on a contract basis with a global managed service provider to support a Tel...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Deputy Director of Finance – Financial Management & Strategic Planning
Posted 1 week ago by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
The role of Deputy Director of Finance – Financial Management & Strategic Planning involves leading the finance function...
- Rate £129,783 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Finance Business Partner/Strategic Cost Accountant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Rathbones Group Plc
The Finance Business Partner/Strategic Cost Accountant role at Rathbones involves collaborating within the Finance divis...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Liverpool, Merseyside
Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Indotronix Avani UK Ltd
The Data Engineer role involves designing and developing scalable data pipelines and platforms to support the Client's r...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Network Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Network Engineer role is a contract position outside IR35, focused on assisting with the migration of data centers f...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Senior Software & Cloud Engineer – Python, Node, AWS, Ansible, CI/CD
Posted 2 weeks ago by S Merrick LTD
The Senior Software & Cloud Engineer role involves hands-on engineering with a focus on backend development, AWS cloud o...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Solaris/Unix Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Henderson Scott
The Solaris/Unix Engineer role involves supporting and maintaining a business-critical Solaris estate within a complex e...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
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About Our Planning Engineer Contract Roles in Liverpool
What does a planning engineer contractor do?
Planning Engineer contractors are engaged to develop, maintain, and analyse project schedules across construction, infrastructure, and engineering programmes. The work involves building detailed programmes in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, conducting critical path analysis, monitoring progress against baseline, producing schedule risk analyses, and reporting on programme status to project management and client teams. Planning Engineer contractors are essential on large capital projects where schedule integrity directly affects cost, resource allocation, and contractual obligations.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 is the primary technical requirement for the majority of planning engineer contract roles, particularly in construction, oil and gas, and infrastructure. Microsoft Project skills are more commonly required in smaller projects and non-construction sectors. Experience with earned value management, schedule risk analysis using tools such as Safran Risk or ARM, and resource loading and levelling are widely expected at mid to senior levels. Knowledge of delay analysis techniques for claims and dispute resolution is a significant differentiator for contractors working on projects with complex contractual arrangements.
What is the market like for planning engineer contractors?
The market for Planning Engineer contractors is a steadily active market closely tied to the volume of major capital programmes in the UK. Infrastructure, energy, defence, and large commercial construction projects generate the most demand. The emphasis on schedule governance and reporting in NEC contract environments has increased the profile and demand for qualified planning engineers. Primavera P6 skills command a premium over Microsoft Project given the dominance of P6 on major programmes. Contractors with experience in delay analysis and claims support are particularly sought after on projects facing contractual disputes or schedule recovery situations.
What is the contracting market like in Liverpool?
Healthcare and public services form the backbone of Liverpool's contracting activity, with NHS trusts and local government bodies generating roles in programme delivery, clinical informatics, and IT operations. The Knowledge Quarter and waterfront regeneration have attracted technology, digital, and creative employers that are gradually expanding the types of opportunities available. Financial and professional services firms with Liverpool offices contribute across finance, compliance, and organisational change. The city sits close enough to Manchester that many contractors work across both depending on where engagements arise, effectively doubling the accessible market for those willing to travel. Liverpool's own volumes are smaller, but competition for roles is correspondingly lighter, and contractors with healthcare or public services experience find particularly strong alignment.
How much do planning engineer contractors usually earn in Liverpool?
Contract rates for planning engineer roles in Liverpool typically range from £360 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many planning engineer vacancies in Liverpool are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 80 planning engineer contract roles across the site, with Liverpool contributing to the total. Data reviewed up to June 2026.