Planning Engineer

Matchtech; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Port Talbot is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead the development of integrated project schedules for complex defence programmes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record in planning within large-scale projects, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills. If you have a recognised degree and experience in planning and scheduling, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning and scheduling within large-scale defence or nuclear projects.
• Experience leading teams of planning professionals in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong construction project planning expertise across large, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Solid understanding of NEC contract clauses and programme contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of integrated project schedules.
• Drive the overall integrated Primavera P6 programme.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to maintain schedules and performance metrics.
• Correlate schedule, cost, and risk data to inform project decision-making.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management Principles

Construction Project Planning

Risk Analysis

Education

Recognised degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer

Location: Port Talbot

Be the essence of collaboration.

Join a team where collaboration, innovation, and excellence come together to deliver some of the world's most ambitious and complex projects. As part of our Project & Programme Services team, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering major defence programmes that make a real impact.

Your Purpose

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the development and management of integrated project schedules across multiple complex defence programmes. You will:

• Drive the overall integrated Primavera P6 programme and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to maintain schedules, performance metrics, and hierarchical reporting structures.
• Correlate schedule, cost, and risk data to inform project decision‑making and support scenario planning.
• Provide in-depth analysis and review of contractors' programmes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Lead on scheduling integration across multiple projects and support the Project Controls Manager on contractor and procurement requirements.
• Foster collaboration between delivery teams, client directorates, and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Champion continuous improvement and provide specialist planning expertise across the business.

What You Can Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and communication skills. Ideally, you will have:

• A proven track record in planning and scheduling within large-scale defence or nuclear projects.
• Experience leading teams of planning professionals in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Strong construction project planning expertise across large, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Solid understanding of project management principles, commercial awareness, and value‑driven delivery.
• Working knowledge of NEC contract clauses and programme contractual requirements.
• Excellent communication, analysis, and presentation skills.
• A recognised degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.