Senior Planning Engineer at Carey Group Plc, London
Carey Group Plc · Direct employer
Pay not stated
London · Permanent
We are looking for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to lead planning activities across multiple projects, supporting successful project delivery from tender stage through to completion. You will provide expert planning advice, develop and manage project programmes, mentor junior planners, and work closely with operational, commercial and leadership teams to drive performance and project success.
What you be be doing:
- Develop, manage and monitor project programmes using industry-standard planning software.
- Produce baseline programmes, progress updates, delay analysis and compensation event assessments.
- Support tender submissions by developing construction methodologies, logistics plans and winning strategies.
- Provide planning expertise to Project Managers, Contracts Managers and Regional Directors.
- Lead planning activities across multiple projects, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
- Support change management, programme controls and earned value analysis.
- Review and challenge project programmes, providing practical recommendations and solutions.
- Develop and present complex 4D construction sequencing models and visualisations.
- Mentor, coach and develop Planning Engineers and Assistant Planning Engineers.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, representing Careys professionally.
What you will bring:
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in a planning role within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
- Strong working knowledge of Asta Powerproject, project controls and planning best practice.
- Experience working with NEC contracts, programme management and delay analysis.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients and project teams.
- Experience of 4D planning, digital construction tools and Power BI is desirable.
Planning plays a critical role in everything we deliver. You'll work alongside experienced planners and operational leaders on major infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to influence projects from bid stage through to completion.
In return, you'll join a business that invests in its people, values collaboration and provides genuine opportunities to develop your career.
Benefits:
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects
- Support from experienced leaders to aid your development
- Opportunities to broaden your experience across pre-construction and delivery
- A collaborative working environment that encourages learning and progression
- A culture built on care, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Excellent salary and benefits
- Company Pension, Private Health, 26 days holiday, Car allowance
- Gym Membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Cash Plan
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