Senior Planning Engineer

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Job Description

Senior Planning Engineer


I am looking for a Senior Planning Engineer for ongoing construction work within the mission critical industry.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead, develop, and mentor the planning and project controls team, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Identify resource requirements and support recruitment, training, and onboarding activities.
  • Coach and guide junior and mid-level planners, supporting their long-term professional development.
  • Oversee the preparation, quality, and governance of all planning and project controls deliverables.
  • Provide assurance through structured reviews and audits across programmes, dashboards, and reporting outputs.
  • Maintain robust governance, traceability, and quality across all programme-related processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement by developing and implementing enhanced planning methodologies and tools.
  • Oversee project progress measurement systems, including KPIs, milestones, and trend analysis.
  • Manage supply chain programme submissions, including review and acceptance processes.
  • Ensure integration across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
  • Lead change management assessments and provide guidance on extension of time (EOT) matters where required.
  • Develop tender programmes and method statements during bid stages.
  • Provide planning insight to support prequalification processes and strategic decision-making.
  • Analyse time-related preliminaries and collaborate with commercial teams to support project delivery.


Skills & Experience


  • Advanced expertise in planning tools including Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, MS Project, and project controls systems.
  • Strong ability to analyse programme logic, delays, and progress trends.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction sectors, contracts, risk management, and performance measurement techniques.
  • A proactive, professional, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to balance strategic oversight and operational detail.

Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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