Planning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is hiring Planning Engineers at all levels for significant infrastructure and defence projects in London. Opportunities exist for impactful roles in project scheduling and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on professional development. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of UK infrastructure while enjoying hybrid working arrangements and career progression.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in planning for infrastructure, engineering, construction, or defence.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and knowledge of NEC contracts is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage schedules, support project delivery.
• Lead planning strategy and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee full project planning functions and guide teams.

Skills

Planning for infrastructure

Leadership skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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.