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Planning Engineer
Planning Engineer – Consultant to Executive Grade
Location Bristol, UK (with travel required to client offices and sites)
Contract Type Permanent, full-time with flexible core hours
About the Role
Gleeds is an independent, award-winning property and construction consultancy with nearly 150 years of expertise, specialising in complex infrastructure projects worldwide. We are a Great Place to Work-certified employer, prioritising sustainability and driving positive change in the energy sector—particularly defence, renewable energy, nuclear, and hydrogen projects—with trillions of pounds in upcoming investment.
Our Energy team is expanding, seeking Planning Engineers to support the delivery of high-impact, multi-faceted projects. Your role will blend technical expertise with adaptability, as no two days will be the same in this dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic project planning –
- Develop high-level programmes to assess key timelines, risk impacts, and strategic options.
- Monitor and report against programmes across pre-construction, construction, and handover phases using:
- S-curves & trend analysis
- Establish and maintain baselines
- Critical Path analysis
- Rescheduling modifications as needed.
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Schedule development and maintenance –
- Break down project sequences, durations, and methodologies for all stages.
- Develop and document scheduling procedures for assigned projects.
- Create and update industry-standard schedules (e.g., using Primavera P6).
- Ensure alignment with project governance, client requirements, and industry standards.
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- Change management and reporting –
- Conduct schedule impact assessments for proposed project changes.
- Support change control processes with relevant analysis and rescheduling.
- Maintain primavera P6 or equivalent schedule updates.
Who We’re Looking For
Essential
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Relevant experience in Planning Engineering (nuclear or decommissioning a bonus).
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Flexibility and adaptability in a consultancy where variety drives growth.
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Ability to balance technical skills with personal initiative, drive, and outstanding communication.
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Independence, self-direction, and resilience for fluctuating workloads.
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Qualifications preferred:
- HNC/HND or Degree in:
- Planning, Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Other related engineering/construction disciplines (or, exceptional candidates with transferable experience substantiated through substantial hands-on experience).
- HNC/HND or Degree in:
Desirable
- Experience with industry contracts:
- NEC Suite (3rd/4th Edition)
- Public Service (Low-fluid) Contract Regulations 2015
- Professional qualifications or memberships:
- RICS (Member/Associate)
- CIOB
- CICES / ICE
- CIPS
GrowthMindset
- Open to supporting existing professional qualifications and career development at Gleeds.
What We Offer You
Career Development
- training and qualifications tailored to your roles/challenge goals.
- Opportunities to pursue advanced certifications or specialisations.
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Work & Wellbeing
- 28 days plus holiday allowance (with optional extra days via a purchase scheme).
- Employee Assistance Programme (subsidised mental and physical health support).
- Flexible working practices to align with your needs.
- Permanent role with long-term potential to progress.
Culture & Support
- Rich networking opportunities with industry leaders and diverse teams.
- Volunteering days for community projects (e.g., local charities or STEM initiatives).
- Inclusive community promoting Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR).
- Reasonable adjustments available for all employees. *(Contact: )
Competitive Remuneration
- Highly competitive base salary, with annual review opportunities to reflect your contributions.
About Gleeds
Gleeds is a global facilitator of sustainability, innovation, and value engineering—driving projects from concept to completion for sectors like defence, energy, education, healthcare, and beyond.
We operate in 28 countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and beyond, shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow.
Who we’re looking for is someone passionate about a diverse range of projects, prioritises collaboration, and is eager to contribute to meaningful change.
Let’s redefine what’s possible together. We’d love to hear from you.
*To apply, [connect via Gleeds Careers portal].
Note: If requiring reasonable adjustments to collaborate, contact the [Talent Team]*). Our team strives to balance inclusivity and fairness.
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