Senior Planning Engineer Location: Macclesfield Sector: Pharmaceuticals Job Summary: The Construction Planning Engineer is responsible for developing detailed project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring that construction projects are executed efficiently. The role requires expertise in planning and scheduling software, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with project teams. The Planning Engineer plays a key role in monitoring project progress and adjusting schedules as necessary to ensure timely project completion. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop, review, and refine comprehensive project schedules for complex projects using advanced planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.). Break down large projects into detailed tasks, deliverables, and dependencies, ensuring logical sequencing of construction or engineering activities. Carry out Material Take Offs from tender/construction drawings to establish man hours required. Create baseline schedules, incorporating project scope, timelines, resources, and constraints. Ensure schedules are aligned with project budgets and timelines. Resource Allocation: Assess manpower, equipment, and material requirements for project tasks. Coordinate the allocation and scheduling of resources, ensuring optimal utilization. Detail resources required and engage in resource loading within the schedule to ensure timely execution of project schedule Communicate wit...