Planning Engineer

Infraspec; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured training and development

Mentoring from experienced planning

Exposure to major UK infrastructure

Job summary

Infraspec is seeking a Junior Planner/Planning Engineer to join a growing team in London with hybrid working. The role offers a path from planning basics to full project control across major UK infrastructure projects.

You will support programme development, track progress, and learn NEC processes while developing skills in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Asta Powerproject.

Qualifications

• Some exposure to planning, scheduling or project controls.
• Understanding of Primavera P6 would be advantageous.
• Some knowledge of NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• Background in construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a project team.
• Ambition to develop a long‑term career within planning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and maintenance of project programmes.
• Assisting with progress updates, schedule tracking and project reporting.
• Working with project teams to monitor progress and performance.
• Supporting programme updates and identifying potential delays.
• Gaining practical exposure to NEC processes and project controls.
• Developing your skills across Primavera P6, MS Project and Asta Powerproject.
• Learning from experienced planners and developing your understanding of major project delivery.

Skills

Planning exposure

Scheduling

Project controls

Primavera P6 awareness

NEC contracts knowledge

Communication skills

Team working

Ambition to grow in planning

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

JUNIOR PLANNER / PLANNING ENGINEER

London / Hybrid Working

Permanent / Full-time

£35K–£45K + benefits

Starting out in planning and looking for the right opportunity to build your career?

I'm currently supporting a growing consultancy that's looking to bring a Junior Planner / Planning Engineer into its team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some initial exposure to planning, project controls, Primavera P6 or NEC who wants to develop their skills while gaining experience across major UK infrastructure and construction programmes.

You'll be working alongside experienced planners and project teams, gaining hands‑on exposure to how complex programmes are developed, monitored and delivered.

What you'll get involved in:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of project programmes
• Assisting with progress updates, schedule tracking and project reporting
• Working with project teams to monitor progress and performance
• Supporting programme updates and identifying potential delays
• Gaining practical exposure to NEC processes and project controls
• Developing your skills across Primavera P6, MS Project and Asta Powerproject
• Learning from experienced planners and developing your understanding of major project delivery

We're looking for someone who has:

• Some experience or exposure to planning, scheduling or project controls
• An understanding of Primavera P6 would be advantageous
• Some knowledge of NEC contracts would be beneficial
• A background in construction, engineering or infrastructure
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a project team
• The ambition to develop a long‑term career within planning

What's on offer?

• £35K–£45K + benefits
• Hybrid working
• Structured training and development
• Mentoring from experienced planning professionals
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure programmes
• Opportunity to work across transport, energy and construction
• Clear progression towards Planner, Senior Planner and Project Controls positions

Looking to take the next step in your planning career?

You don't need to have years of experience.

If you've built a foundation in planning or project controls and are looking for an opportunity where you can learn, develop and work on genuinely interesting projects,