Planning Engineer - P6, EV & Scheduling Expert

Costain; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company in Tees Valley is seeking a Planning Engineer. You will develop and manage project programmes, ensuring plans are realistic and achievable while collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have experience with Primavera (P6), excellent analytical and MS Office skills, and a proactive work ethic. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of estimating, scheduling, programming and risk tools.
• Relevant experience in Project Controls and/or Project Delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop breakdown structures and quality criteria.
• Test project assumptions to ensure plans are realistic.
• Integrate with project controls team for financial alignment.
• Support project manager in optimising delivery.
• Identify wider resource requirements for project delivery.
• Understand and address stakeholder requirements.
• Provide advice on planning processes.
• Support capability building in planning and reporting.

Skills

Primavera (P6) trained and experienced

Experience in building cost and resource loaded plans

Understanding of Earned Value Analysis

Proactive work ethic

High level of numeracy

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent MS Office skills

Education

Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths

HNC/HND, degree qualified or experience in a planning related discipline

APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner or equivalent

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

Job description

A leading infrastructure solutions company in Tees Valley is seeking a Planning Engineer. You will develop and manage project programmes, ensuring plans are realistic and achievable while collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have experience with Primavera (P6), excellent analytical and MS Office skills, and a proactive work ethic. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.