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Planning Engineer

Infraspec

London

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GBP 45,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Infraspec is seeking skilled Planning Engineers, Senior Planners, and Planning Managers to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in high-impact projects across the UK's infrastructure and defence sectors. Candidates should possess strong planning expertise, familiarity with tools like Primavera P6, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. If you’re ready to make a significant impact on ambitious projects, apply now.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Experience in planning for infrastructure or construction projects.
Proficiency with planning software such as Primavera P6.
Familiarity with NEC contracts and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

Build and manage schedules across full project lifecycles.
Create insightful dashboards and forecasts for decision-making.
Lead planning strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Planning Expertise

Communication

Leadership

Detail Orientation

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

This range is provided by Infraspec. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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.

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
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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering, Consulting, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Civil Engineering, Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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