Planning Engineer

Rullion Limited; Rochester; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm seeks an experienced Planning Engineer to join their Portfolio Engineering Team. This role involves managing large-scale projects across various sites, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have expertise in project execution, a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, and be proficient with project planning tools. The position offers a competitive salary of £67,000 - £71,000 per annum, with excellent benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical

Incentive Plan

25 Holidays

Qualifications

• Experienced with large rotating plant or HRSG pressure systems.
• Expert knowledge of project execution from planning to handover.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, CDM, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple engineering projects.
• Ensure adherence to project KPIs on safety, programme, and budget.
• Liaise with site managers and report on project KPIs.

Skills

Project execution

Understanding of health & safety legislation

Strong communication skills

Budget forecasting

Experience with large rotating plant

Education

HNC or engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Primavera

Job description

Planning Engineer

Location : One of VPI's UK sites (Damhead Creek, Immingham, Rye House, Shoreham)

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £67,000 - £71,000 per annum

Benefits : Pension, Private Medical, Incentive Plan, 25 Holidays

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our Portfolio Engineering Team. This role is critical in planning and delivering large-scale projects across multiple sites, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will act as the key interface between site teams, portfolio support functions, and contract partners to achieve project milestones and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of projects, ensuring KPIs (safety, programme, financial, QA) are met.

Ensure adherence to VPI Portfolio Outage Best Practice Document and milestone targets.

Liaise with site outage managers and support functions (H&S, Environmental, Engineering, Finance & Performance).

Report on project KPIs using standardised formats for stakeholders.

Work closely with contract partners to integrate project programmes into overall schedules.

Apply planning requirements to ad hoc and emergent projects for safe and efficient delivery.

Travel frequently across sites.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Experience with large rotating plant and / or HRSG pressure systems in industrial processes (Power Generation desirable).

Expert knowledge of project execution from planning to handover and contract completion.

Minimum HNC qualification; degree in an engineering discipline preferred.

Strong understanding of health & safety, CDM, and environmental legislation.

Proficient in budget forecasting, financial reporting, and contract management.

Familiarity with quality systems essential for large-scale projects.

Solid understanding of work planning tools and control processes.

Good working knowledge of Generation Safety Rules and business IT systems (MS Office, Maximo, SAI 360, MS Project or Primavera).

Desirable Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently across sites.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on major engineering projects supporting business continuity and growth.

Structured development pathways for career progression.

Competitive salary, pension scheme, private medical insurance, long-term incentive plan, and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.