Title: Senior Planning Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)
Location: Plymouth (Hybrid) - Devon & Cornwall
Salary: £60-90,000 per annum + package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planning Engineer with strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) experience to join an established, busy contractor with a strong presence across the South West. This is a key regional role, taking the lead on planning across a portfolio of projects throughout Devon and Cornwall, supporting both tender and live delivery teams.
You will play a pivotal role throughout the full project lifecycle, from early tender involvement and programme development through to project delivery, commissioning and completion. Working closely with project managers, commercial teams and site teams, you will help drive programme certainty, manage risk and ensure successful project outcomes across a diverse range of schemes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the planning function across multiple projects within the South region
Produce, maintain and update detailed tender and contract programmes using Asta Powerproject
Support bid teams at tender stage, developing robust methodologies, phasing plans and resource-loaded programmes
Work closely with delivery teams during construction to monitor progress, identify risks and mitigate delays
Manage programme change, including variations, delay analysis and reporting in line with contractual requirements
Coordinate M&E interfaces with wider construction programmes
Provide clear, accurate progress reports to project teams and senior management
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Planning Engineer within a UK main contracting environment
Strong background in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) planning within construction projects
Demonstrable experience working across the full project lifecycle, from tender through to completion
Advanced user of Asta Powerproject
Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and M&E interfaces
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence project teams and stakeholders
Well organised, commercially aware and confident managing multiple projects concurrently
What's on Offer
£70-90,000 per annum
Annual car allowance £7,000
Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Collaborative and professional working environment where planning is valued as a key function
Plus other great benefits
If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat quoting reference 72679.
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