Planning Engineer in Manchester
Job Description
Title: Planning Engineer\nLocation: Manchester\nSalary: £45-60,000 + package\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Planning Engineer to join a dynamic, independently owned, and rapidly growing consultancy based in Manchester.\n\nThis is your chance to become part of an innovative business that is making a real impact across major infrastructure and rail projects, while placing huge emphasis on personal development, professional training, and long-term career progression.\n\nJoining a supportive and highly skilled team, the Planning Engineer will play a key role in the successful planning and coordination of complex projects. You'll be involved in interpreting technical drawings, understanding rail access requirements, managing interfaces across multiple disciplines, and ensuring project programmes are developed and maintained to the highest standards.\n\nThis is the ideal opportunity for a driven planner who wants to expand their expertise, gain hands-on project exposure, and build a rewarding career within a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people.\n\nAs a Planning Engineer, you will support the planning and delivery of high-profile projects, working closely with experienced professionals across a range of disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop, maintain, and update detailed project programmes using Primavera P6\nReview and interpret technical drawings to produce accurate and achievable schedules\nUnderstand and coordinate rail access requirements and associated project constraints\nManage and coordinate interfaces across multiple disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery\nMonitor progress, identify potential risks, and support mitigation strategies\nAssist with reporting, programme updates, and project controls processes\nCollaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and clients to support efficient delivery\nContribute to continuous improvement and best practice planning methodologies\nCandidate\n\nMin 2-5 years' planning experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or rail\nProficiency in Primavera P6\nAbility to interpret drawings and technical information confidently\nUnderstanding of rail access and multidisciplinary project interfaces\nSome site-based experience is highly desirable\nStrong organisational and analytical skills\nExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities\nA proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop\nWhy Join?\n\nBe part of a thriving, independently owned consultancy with exciting growth plans\nWork on challenging, high-profile projects\nExcellent personal development, mentoring, and structured training opportunities\nClear career progression in a business that values and invests in its people\nSupportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture\nWhat's on Offer\n\n£45-60,000 per annum\nCompany car\nPension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical\n28 days annual leave plus bank holidays\nPlus other great benefits.If you're a motivated Planning Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that combines exciting projects with genuine investment in your future, this is an opportunity not to be missed.\n\nIf you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 73552.\n\nServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.\nWe will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website