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Turner & Townsend

Senior Planning Engineer - Industrial & Manufacturing

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Grimsby, East Yorkshire, England
Senior level
In-Office
Grimsby, East Yorkshire, England
Senior level
Oversee planning and scheduling for complex industrial and manufacturing construction projects. Develop project plans, work breakdown structures, resource strategies, and progress reports; monitor schedules, identify delays and risks, and support mitigation. Collaborate with stakeholders, apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods, improve planning processes, and mentor junior planning engineers. The role requires strong technical drawing interpretation, project controls, resource allocation, and scheduling software expertise.
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Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our growing controls and performance team in Lincolnshire. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimising the planning and scheduling of complex construction projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely project delivery.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies for industrial and manufacturing projects
  • Analyse project requirements, technical drawings, and specifications to create detailed work breakdown structures
  • Utilise advanced planning and scheduling software to monitor project progress and identify potential bottlenecks or delays
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals and timelines
  • Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders
  • Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines or budgets
  • Mentor junior planning engineers and provide technical guidance to the team
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of planning processes and best practices

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in planning engineering within construction, industrial and manufacturing environments
  • Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
  • Proficiency in CAD software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and resource allocation
  • In-depth knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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