Principal Planning Engineer

IO Associates

Posted a day ago, valid for 19 hours

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

iO Associates is seeking a Principal Planning Engineer in Manchester for a 12-month contract, working 40 hours per week, and outside IR35.
The role involves overseeing planning functions throughout the project lifecycle, from bid phases to delivery and handover.
Candidates should possess strong planning expertise, including experience in cost/time integration, risk forecasting, and performance reporting.
The position also includes mentoring junior planners and requires excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
While the salary is not specified, applicants should have relevant experience in highly regulated industries as a plus, and only those with current UK work rights will be considered.

Principal Planning Engineer
Manchester
12 months, 40 hours/week
Outside IR35

iO Associates is working with a major infrastructure delivery partner to recruit a Principal Planning Engineer for a key role supporting large-scale construction and engineering programmes.

This position offers the chance to take ownership of planning functions across the full project lifecycle-from bid and pre-contract phases through to delivery and handover. You'll lead on detailed schedule forecasting, risk-informed analysis, and Earned Value reporting, collaborating with commercial and delivery teams to keep high-value projects on track.

You'll also play a pivotal role in mentoring junior planners and supporting team growth as new contracts emerge.

Key Skills & Experience:

Strong planning expertise across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
Skilled in cost/time integration, risk forecasting, and performance reporting
Confident communicator with stakeholder management experience
Proficient in project controls tools and MS Office
Experience in highly regulated industries is a plus

This is an ideal opportunity for a self-driven planning professional ready to lead high-impact infrastructure initiatives. Apply today to be considered.

Please note: Only candidates with current UK work rights will be considered.

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