Planning Engineer

Infraspec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in London

Exposure to major infrastructure and建设

Training and career progression

Job summary

Infraspec is seeking a Planning Engineer to support major UK infrastructure and construction programmes from a London-based hybrid role. You will develop and maintain schedules, monitor progress and provide insight to keep projects moving.

The role offers exposure to complex programmes, collaboration with project teams, and opportunities to advance your planning expertise. A relevant engineering/PM qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Planning Engineer, Project Planner or similar role.
• Background in infrastructure, construction or major capital projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling.
• Understanding of scheduling, critical path and programme management.
• Good communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with milestones.
• Monitor progress and identify delays and critical path impacts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Controls and delivery teams.
• Incorporate subcontractor and supply chain programmes into the schedule.
• Perform schedule analysis and what-if scenario modelling.
• Identify programme risks and assist with mitigation plans.
• Prepare progress reports and schedule updates.
• Support planning reviews and project meetings.
• Contribute to improving planning processes and reporting standards.

Skills

Planning experience

Scheduling knowledge

CP analysis

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Want to play a part in delivering some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects?

I'm currently working with a consultancy looking to strengthen its planning capability, bringing in a Planning Engineer to support the successful delivery of major infrastructure and construction programmes.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced project professionals, taking responsibility for developing and maintaining project schedules, monitoring progress and providing the insight needed to keep projects moving in the right direction.

You'll gain exposure to complex programmes, work closely with multidisciplinary teams and have the opportunity to further develop your planning expertise.

The opportunity

• Develop, update and maintain detailed project schedules in line with key milestones and delivery objectives.
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, identifying delays, critical path impacts and potential issues.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Controls and wider delivery teams to ensure programme alignment.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Incorporate subcontractor and supply chain programmes into the overall project schedule.
• Undertake schedule analysis, including critical path assessments and what-if scenario modelling.
• Identify programme risks and support the development of mitigation and recovery plans.
• Prepare progress reports, schedule updates and programme performance information.
• Support planning reviews, project meetings and wider controls activities.
• Contribute to improving planning processes, systems and reporting standards.

What we're looking for

• Experience working in a Planning Engineer, Project Planner or similar planning role.
• Background in infrastructure, construction, engineering or major capital projects.
• Good working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with project data.
• Understanding of project scheduling, critical path analysis and programme management.
• Ability to interpret project information and identify potential programme issues.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work alongside different project disciplines.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in Engineering, Construction or Project Management would be advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance.
• Hybrid working with a London base.
• Exposure to major infrastructure and construction programmes.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning and project controls professionals.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression.
• A varied role offering the chance to strengthen your technical planning expertise.

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