Planning Engineers - PMCM

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

WSP is seeking Planning Engineers to join our PMCM planning & scheduling team, delivering planning and project controls across UK infrastructure programmes. You will work with project managers, engineers and delivery partners to develop and maintain robust programmes for rail, energy and utilities projects, enabling on-time delivery and value for clients.

You will bring established planning expertise, experience in multidisciplinary teams, and a drive to advance your career within a leading

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling within infrastructure, construction, energy or rail environments.
• Develop programmes from first principles and maintain project schedules with standard tools.
• Experience in integrated project teams and delivering complex projects.
• Understanding of project lifecycles, programme management and project controls including EVM.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to interpret project data.
• Excellent client communication and ability to run planning workshops with multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to programme reporting, change/risk management and NEC schedule assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining robust programmes for major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial and delivery partners.
• Support delivery of planning, scheduling and project controls services.
• Contribute to performance analysis and schedule narratives.
• Participate in planning workshops and client reviews.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Project controls

Analysis & interpretation

Excel proficiency

Client communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

Due to continued growth across our Infrastructure, Energy and Rail portfolios, we are looking to appoint Planning Engineers to join our expanding Planning & Scheduling team within our Project, Programme and Commercial Management (PMCM) business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering planning and project controls services on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. From major rail enhancements and electrification schemes to critical energy, power and utilities projects, you’ll be helping clients deliver projects that support economic growth, sustainability and the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

As a Planning Engineer, you’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams and delivery partners, helping to develop and maintain robust programmes that enable successful project delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients and projects, gaining exposure to complex infrastructure challenges while building your expertise within a leading global consultancy.

We’re looking for experienced professionals who can bring established planning, scheduling or project controls expertise to our growing team. You may currently be working within a consultancy, contractor, client organisation or infrastructure owner and be looking for greater project variety, exposure to nationally significant programmes and the opportunity to further develop your career.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team within PMCM, a business comprising more than 500 professionals across the UK. We are committed to investing in our people through mentoring, technical development, professional accreditation and clear career progression opportunities.

If you’re passionate about delivering major infrastructure projects and want to be part of a team shaping the future of Energy and regional Rail delivery across the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Our continued growth means there has never been a better time to join WSP.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Experience in planning and scheduling within infrastructure, construction, Energy, or regional Rail environments.
• Developing programmes from first principles, maintaining and analysing project schedules using industry-standard planning and scheduling software.
• Experience working as part of an integrated project team, supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure or capital delivery projects.
• Understanding of project delivery lifecycles, programme management principles and applying project controls methodologies including EVM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret project data and produce basis of schedule and schedule narrative documents
• Excellent client communication and stakeholder management skills, with the experience to facilitate planning workshops with multi-disciplinary/client teams.
• Experience supporting programme reporting, change/risk management, NEC schedule assurance and project performance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Desirable

• Consultancy, project construction or client-side project controls experience.
• Professional accreditation, Chartership or progress towards professional qualification or APM.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Work on major Energy and regional Rail programmes, collaborate with industry-leading experts and contribute to projects that will shape the future of infrastructure across the UK.

With significant investment and growth planned across our business, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a team that values technical excellence, collaboration and innovation.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work‑life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40 % off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.