Senior Planning Engineer

AM Global; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global seeks a Lead Project Planner to head planning and scheduling for a major programme in London and the south of England. You will drive robust controls, develop baselines, monitor performance, and lead a planning team with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include bid input, earned value reporting, risk analysis, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and clients to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in project planning and scheduling for major rail or infrastructure programmes.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related subject.
• Strong understanding of UK mobility sector and project delivery requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Excellent organisational, commercial, and communication skills.
• Experience with project controls, cost engineering, and financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling on complex projects, ensuring robust project controls throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain baseline plans, WBS, and schedules aligned with delivery objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and implement recovery and contingency plans.
• Provide input into bids, estimates, and resource planning to support business growth.
• Report on earned value, progress, and performance to inform forecasting and decisions.
• Analyse project data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies.
• Audit contractor plans and monitor adherence to procedures.
• Mentor and support planners, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver value and build relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and adopt digital tools.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Team leadership

Performance reporting

Earned value management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Digital tools

Continuous improvement

Cost engineering

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering or Project Management or related subject

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

My clients Mobility Programme Management & Commercial Management unit is seeking a highly skilled Lead Project Planner to lead the planning and scheduling of one of our major programmes in London and the south of England. This pivotal role combines strategic planning, team leadership, and performance reporting to ensure successful project delivery. You will play a key role delivering mobility (rail, highways and aviation) infrastructure and driving continuous improvement.

• Lead planning and scheduling on complex projects, ensuring robust project controls throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project baseline plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules aligned with delivery objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify variances, and implement recovery and contingency plans.
• Provide expert input into bids, estimates, and resource planning to support business growth.
• Report on earned value, progress, and performance to inform financial forecasting and decision-making.
• Analyse project and programme data to identify trends, risks, and anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with planning standards and lifecycle frameworks.
• Audit contractor plans and monitor adherence to Network Rail procedures.
• Mentor and support planners, fostering skills development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to deliver value and build strong relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes and adopt emerging digital tools.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ year experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within major rail or infrastructure programmes.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Engineering, Project Management, or a related subject.
• Strong understanding of UK mobility sector and project delivery requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent organisational, commercial, and communication skills.
• Experience with project controls, cost engineering, and financial operations.
• Familiarity with different contracting environments and commercial models.