Senior Planning Engineer: Civil Infrastructure Leader

Taylor Woodrow; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Woodrow is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to support major civil engineering and highway schemes across the South West. You will develop, maintain and manage project programmes from tender through delivery, working with Project Leads, Site Teams and Pre-Construction.

The role requires strong planning expertise, excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with project teams. Based in Exeter or Bristol, the position offers a hands-on role in shaping programme delivery and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project delivery and construction methodologies.
• Experience working closely with project teams, site management and operational stakeholders.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to identify programme risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across project teams.
• Experience producing tender programmes and supporting pre-construction activities.
• Knowledge of resource planning, progress reporting and programme controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce programmes and planning submissions for client review and approval.
• Support Project Managers and Site Teams with programme development, progress monitoring and reporting.
• Capture and analyse project performance data to ensure programme updates are submitted accurately and on time.
• Identify programme risks and opportunities, contributing to project risk management activities.
• Develop tender programmes and support the Pre-Construction team during bid submissions.
• Prepare programme narratives and supporting documentation.
• Assist with resource planning, cost loading and Earned Value Analysis activities.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure programme assumptions and delivery strategies are aligned.
• Support the evaluation of construction methodologies and temporary works solutions.
• Coach and mentor junior planning team members, sharing best practice and planning expertise.
• Utilise Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to develop and manage project programmes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing initiatives and business objectives relating to sustainability and carbon reduction.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Progress reporting

Risk management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Taylor Woodrow is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to support major civil engineering and highway schemes across the South West. You will develop, maintain and manage project programmes from tender through delivery, working with Project Leads, Site Teams and Pre-Construction.

The role requires strong planning expertise, excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with project teams. Based in Exeter or Bristol, the position offers a hands-on role in shaping programme delivery and