Senior Planning Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Scheduler

Turner Townsend; Sheffield Green; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in project management in Sheffield is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer. This pivotal role involves overseeing and optimising project planning and scheduling for complex manufacturing projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 5-7 years of planning experience in industrial environments. Advanced knowledge of planning software like Primavera P6 and strong analytical skills are essential. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in planning engineering in industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise planning and scheduling of manufacturing projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Resource allocation

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional certification in project management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

A leading consultancy in project management in Sheffield is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer. This pivotal role involves overseeing and optimising project planning and scheduling for complex manufacturing projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have 5-7 years of planning experience in industrial environments. Advanced knowledge of planning software like Primavera P6 and strong analytical skills are essential. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors.