Planning Engineer – Remote

Location: Remote – UK based  Contract: Permanent | Full-Time Are you a Site Engineer looking to take the step away from site and into an office role? Or are you a planner dealing with infrastructure projects looking to take on a new opportunity?  Our client is looking for a Project Planner to develop and maintain project programmes, track progress against baseline, and support Project Managers in the successful delivery of multi-discipline construction projects from tender through to completion. Convert tender programmes into detailed delivery programmes with Project Managers. Develop, manage and update project programmes using WBS and Primavera P6. Update live project programmes monthly, including site-based reviews where required. Support recovery planning and development of action plans to mitigate delays. Assist with tender-stage planning, methodologies and resourced programmes. Ensure programmes reflect construction sequence, procurement, testing and commissioning. Visit sites to assess constraints and inform planning and method statements. Promote continuous improvement in planning, reporting and construction techniques. Work closely with the Planning Team and Project Managers to provide a high-quality planning service. Experience in a project planning role is desirable but we would also consider an experienced site agent looking to move on. Experience of design, construction and commissioning projects. Experience on capital works, ideally within HV cabling and substations. Experience working for a main contractor or contractor interface. Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Strong understanding of project, safety and commercial impacts on programmes. Qualification in Project Management, Planning or Construction Management – advantageous  Valid CSCS card. In summary, our client is seeking a candidate capable of independently developing a comprehensive construction programme from a scope document and a series of drawings. This includes performing take-offs, proposing optimal construction methodologies, and producing a fully logic-linked programme. The role also requires close collaboration with site teams, with a focus on construction-level planning rather than relying solely on site feedback to sequence activities or determine progress. Join a technically strong and forward-thinking delivery team where planning plays a critical role in project success. You’ll work on complex infrastructure projects, have real influence on delivery outcomes, and benefit from ongoing development in a business that values innovation and continuous improvement….