Planning Engineer

Contract Planning Engineer Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: PAYE Contract (Inside IR35)
Duration: 6-12 Months Working Pattern: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days working from home About the Opportunity Our client is a well-established engineering organisation delivering complex projects within the Oil & Gas sector. Due to increased project activity, they are seeking an experienced Contract Planning Engineer to support the successful planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of major engineering and project delivery activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with a strong background in engineering and project controls to contribute to technically challenging projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Please note: Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship or visa support is not available for this position.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce integrated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor project progress and identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, Procurement, and Project Controls teams to ensure accurate planning and reporting.
• Generate progress reports, milestones, critical path analyses, and performance metrics.
• Conduct schedule risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support project forecasting, earned value management, and project performance reviews.
• Participate in client and internal project meetings, providing schedule updates and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and project delivery requirements.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer within the Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, Offshore, or Process Industries.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle planning, project controls, and schedule management.
• Experience developing and managing engineering and construction schedules.
• Demonstrable experience identifying and managing schedule risks and critical path activities.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 (essential).
• Experience with Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant planning or project controls qualifications would be beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.

Important Eligibility Requirement Candidates must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. This role is offered on a PAYE basis and sits inside IR35. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship, skilled worker sponsorship, or relocation support cannot be provided. Applications from candidates requiring future sponsorship will not be considered.
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