New Job Opening: Planning Engineer in Grays, Essex

Senior Planning Engineer – Infrastructure

As 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.