Senior Planning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Planning Engineer to manage project schedules and drive planning excellence across major projects in the UK. This position demands strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and experience in project lifecycle management. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping the planning function within a dynamic team, contributing to the successful delivery of complex projects.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full project lifecycle (engineering, construction, handover).
• Strong commercial awareness and schedule control expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning and delivering robust project schedules from inception through construction.
• Managing schedule risks, change, and earned value metrics.
• Supporting the Project Controls Manager in leading the Planning team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project lifecycle experience

Schedule control expertise

Education

Membership in ACostE or APM

Tools

MS Office

Planning tools

Job description

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Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

We're Hiring: Principal Planning Engineer

? Manchester | Contract | 40 hours/week

Are you ready to lead planning on major projects from day one? We’re looking for a Principal Planning Engineer to drive accurate scheduling, stakeholder collaboration, and forward-thinking project control across a growing portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a forward-thinking team. You’ll be central to project delivery — and as we scale up, you’ll help grow the Planning function too.

? What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning and delivering robust project schedules from inception through construction.
• Managing schedule risks, change, and earned value metrics.
• Supporting the Project Controls Manager in leading the Planning team.
• Recruiting and developing planning talent as project demands grow.
• Driving high standards of communication, analysis, and delivery.

? What You Bring

• Experience across the full project lifecycle (engineering, construction, handover).
• Strong commercial awareness and schedule control expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools.
• Desirable: experience in regulated industries and membership in ACostE or APM.