Job Description Senior Planning Engineer – Infrastructure A s a Senior Planning Engineer you'll take the lead on complex infrastructure projects, leveraging cutting-edge tools and forward-thinking methodologies to shape national infrastructure solutions. What You ’ ll Be Doing As a Senior Planning Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Advanced Planning & Scheduling: Develop, manage, and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all project stages. Strategic Tender Planning: Lead the creation and presentation of compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid outcomes. Delivery Oversight: Oversee the management and performance of contract programmes, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives. Critical Path & Change Management: Identify project risks, analyse impacts, and implement robust mitigation measures. Reporting & Insights: Provide detailed planning updates, progress reports, KPIs, and strategic insights to project leadership. Mentorship & Leadership: Lead and mentor junior planners, fostering a collaborative team environment and sharing knowledge. Interface & Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients to maintain alignment and drive successful project outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Drive the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and methodologies. What We ’ re Looking For We ’ re after senior planning professionals who bring structure, clarity, and strategic vision. You ’ ll need: A Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field. Significant experience in a planning role on major infrastructure or energy projects. Advanced proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject, alongside Excel and reporting tools. Deep knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, earned value analysis, QSRA, and TRA methodologies. A strategic and analytical mindset with a sharp eye for programme risk and opportunity. Exceptional communication skills to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to lead independently and collaboratively within a hybrid, fast-paced delivery environment.