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.