Senior Planning Engineer

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

Job summary

A prestigious firm is seeking a Principal Planning Engineer to lead planning initiatives across major projects. This role offers the chance to influence project delivery while helping to develop the Planning function within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of managing project schedules and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full project lifecycle (engineering, construction, handover).
• Strong commercial awareness and schedule control expertise.
• Proficiency in MS Office and planning tools.

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

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Schedule Control Expertise

Tools

MS Office

Planning Tools

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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.