Senior Planning Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Planning Engineer for a pivotal role in project delivery in Woking, UK. This leadership position will oversee project schedules, manage risks, and drive a team of planning professionals in a growing portfolio. Ideal candidates must possess strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills, along with relevant experience across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full project lifecycle (engineering, construction, handover).
• Strong commercial awareness and schedule control expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Schedule control

Commercial awareness

Education

Membership in ACostE or APM (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Planning tools

Job description

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Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment

Location:

woking, 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.