Planning Engineer
Overview
As a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and managing complex project schedules across large-scale infrastructure programmes. Provide clear insights into project performance, risks, and progress to support effective decision-making and successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed, logic-driven project schedules (Primavera P6) across the full lifecycle—from concept through to delivery.
- Analyse critical paths, risks, and delays; implement mitigation strategies to maintain programme integrity.
- Lead schedule reviews of contractor and supply chain programmes to ensure compliance and quality.
- Support scenario planning and provide data-driven insights to senior stakeholders.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) to track performance and forecast outcomes.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and manage baseline changes with full audit traceability.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure realistic planning assumptions.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in project planning within large-scale construction or infrastructure environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project sequencing.
- Experience working with standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC/FIDIC) and assessing delay impacts.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.