Planning Engineer

Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Industry Focus: Carbon Capture & Hydrogen Projects
Contract Type: Permanent or Long-Term Contract (depending on candidate availability)

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading engineering and advisory consultancy supporting energy transition projects across the UK. Based in Middlesbrough, this role will focus on high-impact carbon capture and hydrogen developments.

You’ll play a vital part in delivering complex engineering projects through robust planning, programming, and stakeholder coordination—working with one of the top players in the energy advisory sector.

About the Company:

Our client is a respected global consultancy known for delivering technical and strategic solutions to the energy sector. With a strong presence across decarbonisation, renewables, and hydrogen, they’re helping shape the energy systems of the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full project planning lifecycle, including programme development, progress control, and risk tracking

• Develop, update, and optimise project schedules using Primavera P6 (including resource and cost loading)

• Interface with clients, suppliers, designers, subcontractors, and authorities on planning-related matters

• Analyse subcontractor programmes and feed into the master plan

• Prepare critical path analyses, earned value reports, and propose mitigation strategies

• Track and manage change impacts on timelines and project milestones

• Create detailed sequence diagrams, site layout visuals, and planning presentations

• Maintain accurate reporting and support senior stakeholders with planning insights

• Collaborate with delivery and site teams, ensuring aligned programme execution

• Contribute to building and maintaining an integrated master schedule

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline

• Advanced skills in Primavera P6 (including resourcing and cost control)

• Solid experience in planning for construction and power/energy-related projects

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Able to interpret technical drawings, scopes, and integrate supplier timelines

• Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously and within teams