Senior Planning Engineer – Lean Manufacturing & Projects

Turner & Townsend; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our controls and performance team in Lincolnshire. You will oversee and optimise planning and scheduling for complex construction projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years in planning within construction/industrial environments, with strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project and CAD, and a PMP/PRINCE2 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of planning engineering experience in 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 attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Experience in project management and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules and resource allocation strategies.
• Analyse project requirements and specifications to create detailed work breakdown structures.
• Utilise planning software to monitor progress and identify delays or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals and timelines.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and improve planning processes.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CAD

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our controls and performance team in Lincolnshire. You will oversee and optimise planning and scheduling for complex construction projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely delivery.

The role requires 5–7 years in planning within construction/industrial environments, with strong skills in Primavera P6, MS Project and CAD, and a PMP/PRINCE2 is desirable.