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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Planning Engineer to lead planning on major projects in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on delivering project schedules, managing risks, and developing talent to drive project success. Ideal candidates will bring experience across the project lifecycle and strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders effectively, enhancing the Planning function's capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Experience across the full project lifecycle (engineering, construction, handover).
  • Desirable: experience in regulated industries and membership in ACostE or APM.

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
Schedule Control
Commercial Awareness

Tools

MS Office
Planning Tools

Job description

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Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment

Location:

stockport, 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.
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