Senior Planning Engineer/Planning Engineer

Company: Rullion
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Location: Whitehaven
Job Description:

Job Title – Planning Engineer/Senior Planning Engineer

Duration – 12 months

Start date – ASAP-Subject to clearance

Pay rate – DOE- Inside IR35

Location – Whitehaven hybrid working

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a large, long-term framework. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Planning Manager, Project Managers, multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, update and maintain full lifecycle P50 project schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy of deliverables and alignment with project objectives and delivery targets.
  • Update and maintain Programme-level tactical/delivery plans.
  • A strong understanding of baseline management and effective implementation of change.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to support project forecasting, progress reporting, and scenario planning.
  • Generate resource profiles to support the efficient deployment of project resources across the framework.
  • Produce and interpret earned value management (EVM) metrics (including performance analysis and variance reporting), critical path analysis and float erosion outputs.
  • Ensure programmes comply with NEC 3/4 contract requirements and utilise CEMAR for contract management activities.
  • Attend regular progress meetings to capture schedule updates and to provide clear insight on programme performance and critical path impacts.
  • Mentoring and development of junior members of the planning team.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a project planning role within engineering, construction, or nuclear sectors.
  • Experience of working on projects on nuclear sites.
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and other planning methodologies.
  • Proficient in creating detailed costed & resourced schedules, progress updates, and performance analytics.
  • Strong experience of planning projects on Fixed Price and/or Target Cost NEC Contracts.
  • Experience of producing and maintaining risked, P50/P80 underpinning schedules.
  • A positive can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail with the ability to work effectively across diverse project teams.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with IWM (Integrated Work Management) is desirable.

Please note: all candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

Company information:

This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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Posted: November 3rd, 2026