Project Planner/Planning Engineer in Manchester

Project Planner/Planning Engineer in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage project schedules and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure success.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team focused on complex projects and personal development.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored benefits, hybrid working, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible working policies and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in exciting projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Degree in project management or related field; experience in planning preferred.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Job Description Overview

Streamline the way forward.

Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where we have an impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time.

Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to help you develop.

We value your transferable skills and potential and can't wait to invest in your training, development and progression.

We offer flexible and remote working policies that support your personal priorities.

Responsibilities

  • The full build and management of schedules, their working interfaces, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintenance and management of baselines to support contractual and performance metrics.
  • Provide meetings and workshops to challenge the progress and performance of projects.
  • Support Planning / Project Controls Managers to maintain schedules and their interfaces.
  • Manage the contract requirements for the schedules.
  • Provide advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Experience of integration of function‑related schedule, cost and risk.
  • Provide critical path evaluation and scenario planning options to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies.
  • Proficient in various types of delay analysis techniques.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Experience as a planner, specialising in transportation, aviation, energy, defence, water and rail industry.
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts and their application in project management.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate across diverse groups.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e. g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organisational and time‑management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Rewards & Benefits
  • Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
  • Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
  • Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
  • Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

We offer an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

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Project Planner/Planning Engineer in Manchester employer: SNC-Lavalin

Snc-Lavalin is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering extensive training opportunities and a competitive salary. With a dynamic work culture in Birmingham, you will be part of a collaborative team that drives transformational change across major UK infrastructure programmes, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and impactful.

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Contact Details:

SNC-Lavalin Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Planner/Planning Engineer in Manchester

Project Management
Schedule Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Contract Management
Earned Value Management (EVM)
Delay Analysis Techniques
Critical Path Evaluation