Senior Planning Engineer

Gold Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team in Central Manchester. This exciting role involves developing and managing project schedules for large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly completion. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams and project managers, providing real-time updates and solutions to scheduling conflicts. With a commitment to career progression and a supportive environment, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path in a leading main contractor renowned for its expertise. If you have a passion for planning and construction, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Car Allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Bonus

28 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in main contracting on large-scale projects.
• Strong proficiency in planning software and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor progress and resolve issues.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Construction Processes Knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction

HND in Construction

HNC in Construction

Tools

Planning Software

Job description

Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Central Manchester
Salary: up to £95,000 + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading main contractor who are renowned for their expertise in delivering major complex construction projects. They will join an experienced planning team on an exciting project based in Central Manchester.

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the project schedule, ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of experienced Planning Engineers and dynamic business that offer a great working environment, no limits on career progression and the support of an experienced and approachable team.

Duties

1. Develop detailed project schedules, aligning with project objectives and milestones.
2. Oversee the construction programme on-site, ensuring that all activities are in sync with the planned schedule.
3. Collaborate closely with site teams, project managers, and stakeholders to monitor progress and resolve any scheduling conflicts or delays.
4. Provide real-time updates and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate project changes.
5. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions.
6. Ensure that the construction programme adheres to industry standards and company policies.

Candidate

1. Proven experience in a main contracting environment on large-scale building projects.
2. Proficiency with planning software packages.
3. Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
4. In-depth knowledge of construction processes, project management, and planning principles.
5. Hold a construction related qualification - Degree / HND / HNC.

Offer

£80-£95,000 per annum
Annual car allowance £7,000
Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
Bonus
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Plus other great benefits

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat quoting reference 70731.

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