🗓️ Planning and Scheduling Engineer in United Kingdom

UK clients commonly work with consultants on day or project rates and value clear invoicing.

$24–$80 / hour≈ $3,120–$10,400 / monthGB

Develop project schedules, track milestones, identify critical-path delays and prepare progress reports for project teams. Day rates and clear invoicing are common, and professional body membership can matter for some roles. This is usually a project-based assignment or short-term contract with a defined scope and deliverable.

Rates by city

Key responsibilities

• Develop baseline and look-ahead schedules
• Update progress and track milestones
• Identify critical-path delays and recovery options
• Prepare progress curves and reports

Skills employers look for

• Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Critical path method
• Progress measurement
• Schedule analysis and recovery

Tools and standards

• Resource-loaded schedules
• Primavera P6
• MS Project

Typical deliverables

• Baseline schedule
• Weekly and monthly progress updates
• Recovery schedule

How success is measured

• Schedule accuracy
• Milestone achievement
• Quality of delay analysis

Common challenges

• Unrealistic durations
• Poor progress data from site

Hiring tip

Share a short schedule and ask them to identify the critical path and one recovery option.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Planning & Scheduling Engineer cost in United Kingdom?

Indicative Planning & Scheduling Engineer rates for United Kingdom are about $24–$80 per hour, or $3,120–$10,400 per month for regular work.

What should I know before hiring in United Kingdom?

Day rates and clear invoicing are common, and professional body membership can matter for some roles.

Which cities in United Kingdom do you cover?

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sheffield.

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