Junior Project Planner

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy based in Birmingham is looking for a Junior Project Planner to work on live projects while receiving comprehensive training in advanced planning tools. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering or construction management and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers a supportive environment with a focus on career growth, flexible working options, and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Full training & mentorship

Travel fully paid for site visits

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

5% matched pension

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in engineering, construction management, or similar.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and clients.
• Eager to develop technical planning skills in a real-world setting.
• Curious, driven, and looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on live construction projects from early design through to delivery.
• Learn to build project schedules from the ground up.
• Be trained across leading planning tools.
• Attend site visits to update programmes in collaboration with teams.
• Support the creation of interactive dashboards and reports.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical planning skills

Education

Degree in engineering, construction management, or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

ASTA Powerproject

MS Project

Synchro 4D/5D

Tilos

Power BI

CEMAR

Asite

Job description

Job Description

Junior Project Planner

Birmingham-based (with flexible remote working & site visits)

Construction Consultancy | Multi-sector Projects

£30,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus + Travel + Pension + Development

Are you an ambitious engineer or construction graduate looking to build a career in project planning?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking planning consultancy that’s redefining how the industry approaches planning and project controls. You'll work alongside a dynamic team of engineers who are passionate about delivering real value to clients — not just ticking boxes.

What’s the Role?

As a Junior Project Planner, you’ll:

• Work on live construction projects from early design through to delivery.
• Learn to build project schedules from the ground up — drawings to logic, float, and calendars.
• Be trained across leading planning tools: Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, MS Project, Synchro 4D/5D, Tilos, and more.
• Attend site visits to update programmes in collaboration with delivery teams and project managers.
• Support the creation of interactive dashboards and one-page executive reports using Power BI.
• Gain exposure to NEC and JCT contract frameworks, using platforms like CEMAR and Asite.

Why This Role Stands Out

• No short-term placements — this is about growing a planner for the long term.
• Engineer-led team — all planners have technical backgrounds and deep project understanding.
• Modern, digital consultancy — using tech to drive clarity and control.
• Diverse project exposure — work across sectors (infrastructure, residential, commercial, and more).
• Flexible & collaborative working — HQ is a modern, central Birmingham office with spaces for team working or quiet focus.

What’s in It for You?

• Full training & mentorship in advanced planning software and techniques
• Travel fully paid for site visits (incl. accommodation where needed)
• Annual bonus (paid at Christmas based on company performance)
• Private medical insurance – scheme is being introduced as part of the growing benefits package
• 5% matched pension
• Work in a small, tight-knit team with real ownership
• A clear pathway to becoming a well-rounded, senior planner

Who We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in engineering, construction management, or similar
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and clients
• Eager to develop technical planning skills in a real-world setting
• Curious, driven, and looking to grow in a supportive environment

Ready to launch your planning career with the right training, tools, and team around you?

Apply now and take your first step into one of construction’s most critical and rewarding disciplines.