Senior Planning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is hiring a Principal Planning Engineer based in Maidstone. This leadership role entails managing project schedules and driving performance across engineering and construction phases, with a focus on stakeholder collaboration and team growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong project lifecycle background and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering robust project schedules from inception to construction.
• Managing schedule risks and change.
• Supporting the Planning team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Schedule control

Communication

Education

ACostE or APM membership

Tools

MS Office

Planning tools

Job description

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment

Location:

maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom