Principal Planning Engineer
Manchester
12 months, 40 hours/week

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.