Senior Planning Engineer

AEPartners UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Scheduler to oversee project schedules, ensure stakeholder communication, and mentor planning team members. The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of project scheduling, including CPM techniques, change management processes, and strong data analytics skills. This role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and the ability to lead discussions confidently. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced project controls and scheduling techniques.
• Expertise in EVA and schedule variance reporting.
• Ability to lead meetings with clarity and confidence
• Strong understanding of contractual change processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules for the construction phase.
• Communicate project goals with stakeholders clearly.
• Identify risks within the project schedule.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline and provide detailed analysis.
• Support and mentor planning team members.

Skills

Advanced CPM

Resource/cost loading

Data analytics techniques

Collaborative problem-solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

EcoSys

CEMAR

Job description

Overview

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.

Experience Needed

• Advanced CPM, resource/cost loading, fragnets, TIA and schedule risk integration.
• EVMS set-up/baseline control, variance and analysis reporting, forecasting and change integration.
• Able to identify risks, define qualitative and quantitative scoring, pre and post-mitigation strategies and assign to schedule activities.
• Deep knowledge of contractual and change process/mechanisms, able to assess changes and cost/schedule integration.
• Advanced Excel/Power BI data analytics techniques, defined UI/IX principles, data modelling, DAX for performance reporting.
• Able to confidently lead and direct meetings and team discussions with a clear and concise communication style.
• Collaborates across teams, manages own workload efficiently, and contributes to problem-solving initiatives.
• Able to effectively deliver results, navigating complex environments and differing stakeholder priorities.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, working under strict deadlines.

Systems & Software

• Knowledge of ERP/Cost systems: SAP / Oracle / EcoSys / Prism.
• Knowledge of change/contract management systems CEMAR/Asite/Oracle Aconex.
• Knowledge of Risk Management systems: ARM, Predict!, Safran Risk/Primavera Risk Analysis/@RISK..