Principal Planning Engineer

Summary: The Principal Planning Engineer role in Manchester involves overseeing planning functions throughout the project lifecycle for large-scale construction and engineering programmes. The position requires leading detailed schedule forecasting, risk analysis, and Earned Value reporting while collaborating with various teams. Additionally, the role includes mentoring junior planners and supporting team development as new contracts arise. This opportunity is suited for a proactive planning professional eager to drive impactful infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of planning functions across the full project lifecycle from bid and pre-contract phases to delivery and handover.
• Lead on detailed schedule forecasting, risk-informed analysis, and Earned Value reporting.
• Collaborate with commercial and delivery teams to ensure high-value projects remain on track.
• Mentor junior planners and support team growth as new contracts emerge.

Key Skills:

• Strong planning expertise across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Skilled in cost/time integration, risk forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience.
• Proficient in project controls tools and MS Office.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is a plus.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other