Principal Planning Engineer

Alexander Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Principal Planning Engineer to oversee project planning from inception to delivery. This role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders while managing project schedules and supporting team expansion. Ideal candidates will have comprehensive lifecycle experience and strong commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in the full project lifecycle from engineering to handover.
• Strong grasp of time, cost, and commercial interdependencies.
• Confident in using planning software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning activity under the Project Controls Manager’s guidance.
• Build and manage accurate project schedules across all phases.
• Monitor progress and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Earned Value Analysis

Planning Software Proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Location: Manchester
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
Hours: 40 hours/week
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

We’re recruiting a commercially astute and confident Principal Planning Engineer to lead project planning across major contracts, from early-stage development to construction delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and support both operational planning and team growth as project volumes increase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning activity under the Project Controls Manager’s guidance.
• Build and manage accurate project schedules across all phases.
• Monitor progress, manage changes, and produce key reports.
• Perform risk assessments and 'what-if' schedule analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery alignment.
• Support planning team recruitment as new projects scale.

Requirements:

• Full project lifecycle experience (engineering to handover).
• Strong grasp of time, cost, and commercial interdependencies.
• Confident using planning software and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in Earned Value Analysis (EVA).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.