Senior Planning Engineer

AM Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer responsible for developing and managing project schedules while ensuring that timelines are met and performance is reported accurately. The ideal candidate will coordinate with multi-level stakeholders, mentor junior personnel, and assist in setting project baselines. This role requires a degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management, and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and managing project schedules.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders to understand project goals.
• Manage/develop project schedules for construction.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the schedule.

Skills

Project schedule management

Risk identification and mitigation

Stakeholder communication

Performance reporting

Resource allocation

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management

Job description

My client are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer. They are responsible for the development and management of project schedules. Establishes project breakdown structures and coding structures. Owns and manages the project baseline and monitors change.

Understands and timelines are met. Provide project stakeholders with detailed performance reporting. Supports and mentors juniors personnel.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with multi-level stakeholders to understand project goals, context and priorities.
• Manage/develop project schedules for the construction phase according to standard processes and procedures.
• A key team member in the coordination and management of projects.
• Gather information from stakeholders as required.
• Develop project reporting requirements, meeting cadence and reporting drumbeats.
• Perform schedule updates and monitor project progress against the baseline. Provide a detailed analysis of project status using industry standard measures and KPIs.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the schedule, supporting scoring, pre-post mitigation strategies, schedule impacts and report to stakeholders.
• Undertake time impact assessments and create what-if scenarios for change management and control.
• Set and manage the project performance measurement baseline, including baseline changes and updates.
• Coordinate with project teams to allocate resources and ensure optimal utilisation of workforce, equipment, and materials.
• Produce key schedule documentation (Basis of Schedule, Schedule Narrative, etc.)
• Support the development of continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.
• Manage and mentor members of the planning team.

Mandatory

• Degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management or equivalent experience.