Planning Engineer

Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Leeds (hybrid)
Salary: £55-70,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer to join a well-established and growing consultancy based in Leeds.

With an impressive pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering high-quality planning and project controls services, our client is supporting some of the UK's leading contractors and infrastructure organisations on a diverse portfolio of major projects across the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Engineer looking to broaden their experience by working across multiple projects, sectors and clients while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working environment.

The Role

As Planning Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects. Working closely with project teams and clients, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes, providing valuable planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
No two days are the same. You'll enjoy a varied workload, splitting your time between the Leeds office, client and project sites across the region, and remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update project programmes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce tender and construction programmes where required.
• Monitor project progress, analyse programme performance and report on key milestones.
• Identify programme risks, delays and opportunities, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors and client teams to support successful project delivery.
• Attend client meetings and site visits across the North East region.
• Prepare programme reports, progress updates and planning documentation.
• Support the implementation of planning best practices across multiple projects.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious Planning Engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative consultancy environment and thrives on the variety that comes from supporting multiple clients and projects.

You will have:

• Experience working as a Planning Engineer within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong planning experience on infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or ASTA Powerproject.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and organised approach with strong analytical skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the region.

What's on Offer

Joining this consultancy means becoming part of a dynamic, forward-thinking business that continues to secure exciting projects with some of the biggest names in UK construction.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary £55-70,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance £5,000
• Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits.
• Hybrid working with a flexible split between the Leeds office, site visits and home working.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure projects.
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas and expertise will be valued.

If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 74067.

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