Senior Planning Engineer - Industrial & Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer in Grimsby. The role involves optimizing project planning and scheduling in industrial and manufacturing settings. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-7 years of planning experience. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, utilizing advanced software, and mentoring junior engineers. The company fosters a collaborative work environment and promotes work-life balance while encouraging diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in planning engineering in construction or manufacturing.
• Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling software.
• Professional certification in project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules.
• Analyse project requirements and create detailed work breakdown structures.
• Utilise planning software to monitor project progress.

Skills

Planning engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer - Industrial & Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our growing controls and performance team in Lincolnshire. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the planning and scheduling of complex construction projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies for industrial and manufacturing projects
• Analyse project requirements, technical drawings, and specifications to create detailed work breakdown structures
• Utilise advanced planning and scheduling software to monitor project progress and identify potential bottlenecks or delays
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals and timelines
• Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines or budgets
• Mentor junior planning engineers and provide technical guidance to the team
• Contribute to the development and improvement of planning processes and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in planning engineering within construction, industrial and manufacturing environments
• Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in project management and resource allocation
• In-depth knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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