Planning Engineer

Posted by Infraspec on 05/06/2025


Permanent London

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About the job

Description

️ Planning Engineers – All Levels

London (Hybrid) | £40K–£90K + Bonus + Benefits


Multiple Opportunities. One Career-Defining Move.


Whether you're early in your career or ready to lead, this is your chance to join a top consultancy driving the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and defence programmes. We're hiring across Planning Engineer, Senior Planner, and Planning Manager roles — with opportunities to make your mark on high-impact projects in rail, aviation, defence, utilities, and energy.


From billion-pound builds to mission-critical programmes, your planning expertise will help shape the future of UK infrastructure.


Roles We’re Hiring For:

Planning Engineers – Build and manage schedules, support project delivery

Senior Planners – Lead planning strategy and stakeholder engagement

Planning Managers – Oversee full project planning functions, guide teams, and influence at programme level

Client-Facing Roles – Embedded in delivery teams or delivering from a consultancy position


What You’ll Be Doing (Depending on Level)

  • Build and optimise schedules across full project lifecycles using Primavera P6
  • Create insightful dashboards, forecasts, and earned value reporting
  • Engage with stakeholders to support informed decision-making
  • Validate subcontractor plans, manage risk, and maintain programme control
  • Integrate multiple disciplines into one coherent master schedule


What You Bring

  • Experience in planning for infrastructure, engineering, construction, or defence
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 (MS Project knowledge a plus)
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts, earned value, and performance reporting
  • Strong communication and leadership skills at all levels
  • A collaborative mindset with high attention to detail


Why Join?

  • Be part of major UK infrastructure and defence programmes
  • Enjoy hybrid flexibility and client-facing variety across London and the South
  • Work with clients committed to your professional development
  • Build a career with purpose, impact, and clear progression


Ready to Plan Your Future?

Whether you're looking to level up or lead from the front — there's a place for you here.

Apply now or connect to explore available roles and find your fit.

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Overview


Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

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