Planning Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Planner to join their North West project team focusing on heavy civil engineering construction projects. This role involves managing detailed programmes and coordinating with project teams. With a culture of long-term careers and low staff turnover, the company offers a competitive salary and values diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proficiency in P6 software is required.

Responsibilities

• Constructing and maintaining detailed programmes from first principles.
• Managing short-term planning with project teams.
• Updating and monitoring project progress.

Skills

Construction techniques

Buildability assessments

Project delivery

Communication

Education

Qualification in civil engineering or construction at HND level or equivalent

Tools

P6 software

Job description

Are you an experienced Planner with knowledge of civil engineering schemes? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is seeking an experienced planner to join their project team based in the North West. They are engaged in interesting heavy civil engineering construction projects and, following several recent framework wins, are looking to expand their team.

The company is well-known for its low staff turnover and promotes a culture of long-term careers. They offer a competitive salary relevant to your skills and experience.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Constructing and maintaining detailed programmes from first principles, including resource and cost loading
• Contributing to construction techniques and buildability assessments
• Coordinating with project teams on all programme aspects
• Managing short-term planning with project teams
• Owning the programme to drive project delivery
• Communicating programme information, risks, and commercial issues to operational teams
• Updating and monitoring project progress
• Introducing and analysing changes in programmes and supporting commercial teams
• Evaluating supply chain and subcontractor programmes

The Candidate

To be successful, you will have:

• A qualification in civil engineering or construction at HND level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in P6 software

If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your CV as soon as possible.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Created on 15/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom