Planning Engineer

Expleo is a leading Global Engineering Services Provider with UK presence in 10 locations.  We are seeking an AIT Engineering Planner who is responsible for supporting the planning, scheduling, and resource management of work across teams, functional areas, and projects. This role combines technical administration, resource planning, and project coordination to ensure efficient delivery of project milestones and objectives.   The role demands 5 days a week on the client’s site in Guildford.

The role requires exceptional organisational skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to optimise resource allocation, monitor project progress, and maintain accurate technical documentation. 

This role represents a great opportunity to work on cutting edge technology projects.  Valued attributes are a team player who can use their initiative and has a real passion for engineering with an attention to detail, combined with a thorough, methodical approach to problem solving.

Key areas of responsibilities may include:

Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain detailed work package schedules, resource plans, and timelines using planning tools such as MS Project or SAP.
• Ensure work package plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned with overall team and project objectives.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and dependencies.

Resource Management:

• Collaborate with Functional Managers, Work Package Managers (WPMs), and Project Managers to allocate resources effectively across multiple projects and functional areas.
• Maintain a holistic view of resource availability, utilisation, and workload, updating resource managers on a monthly cycle (as a minimum).
• Assist in forecasting resource requirements for bids, upcoming projects, and long-term planning.

Work Package Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track progress against schedules, budgets, and resource plans, identifying variances and escalating risks as needed.
• Prepare and present reports on project advancements, KPIs, milestones, and overall team performance.
• Support Project Controllers and WPMs with EAC (Estimate at Completion), ETC (Estimate to Complete), and other financial metrics for Work Packages.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between planning, execution, and project objectives.
• Act as a point of contact for resource requests and conflicts, proposing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams, Functional Managers, and external stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and timelines.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities for improving planning, resource management, and document control processes.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices in project management.
• Provide training or guidance to team members on planning tools and systems as needed.

• Proficiency in project management and planning tools such as MS Project, SAP, Primavera, or equivalent software.

• Proven experience in a planning, scheduling, or technical administration role.
• Proficiency in project management and planning tools such as MS Project, SAP, Primavera, or equivalent software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operation

• Ability and willingness to travel to and work on the clients Guildford site 5 days per week

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive