Senior Planner

Strategic Project Management & Planning Engineer Opportunity Overview

• Join a forward thinking, engineering led consultancy delivering major construction programmes across Data Centres, Energy, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors
• A genuine career defining opportunity with structured development, exposure to both pre and post contract delivery, and a clear pathway into senior leadership
• Competitive salary packages from €48K to €105K+ depending on experience, alongside an exceptional benefits package and fast track progression opportunities

Projects typically include:

• Large scale Data Centre developments
• Energy and Renewable Infrastructure
• Civil and Structural Infrastructure projects
• Complex construction programmes valued in excess of €200 million

Engineers work across the full project lifecycle - from tender support and pre construction planning through to live programme management, delay analysis and project close out. Engineers work across multiple concurrent projects, spending approximately three days per week on site while benefiting from flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and progress construction programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Undertake critical path analysis, delay analysis and recovery planning on live projects
• Produce planning reports including progress updates, look ahead programmes and earned value analysis
• Support tender programme preparation for major construction projects
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors and project managers to track project progress
• Attend site meetings and contribute to programme discussions and risk identification
• Liaise with client representatives and contractor planning teams to ensure programme alignment
• Support senior planners and project leads across multiple live programmes

What You Need

• Background in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years' practical site or project experience
• Strong interest in planning, project controls and programme management
• Understanding of construction delivery processes including procurement, site operations and design coordination
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work on site regularly and travel where required
• EU passport desirable for wider European project mobility

For Senior Level Candidates

• Experience leading tender programmes on projects valued above €200M
• Ability to manage client relationships independently
• Strong commercial and programme management capability

Salary

€55,000 - €110,000+ depending on experience and level

Benefits

• Pension contribution
• Death in service cover
• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Wellbeing allowance
• Mileage reimbursement for project travel
• Performance related bonus at senior levels
• Half day Fridays
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunities to work across UK and European projects for those interested in international exposure

Beyond the package, this role supports long term development, professional growth and a collaborative, low politics working environment where progression is based on performance and capability.