Senior Planning Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a senior planning engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis in Warrington. 

What will you be doing?

You will create and manage detailed project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project, turning complex plans into clear, achievable steps.
 
You will work closely with teams to assess resources, forecast timelines, track progress, and proactively solve delays.
By liaising with engineers, managers, and stakeholders, you will ensure everyone’s aligned and informed.
 
You'll analyse critical paths, update schedules, and generate helpful reports—including S-curves and productivity charts—to keep projects on track.
 
Your approach will blend smart planning with collaboration to meet goals efficiently while maintaining quality, budget alignment, and timeline precision.
 

What you'll bring:

• 3–5+ years’ experience in construction planning and scheduling
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of construction methods, drawings, and documents
• Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning
• Analytical mindset with solid risk management and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with BIM and large-scale infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly to meet project needs 

What’s in it for you? 
 

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; 

• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period.
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
• My Rewards – offering discounts on high street and online shopping
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

In addition, this role offers;

• Private health care for you
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays  
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! 
• Overtime