Project Planner

Scantec; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Junior Project Planner for government and defence projects in London. This role offers hands-on experience alongside senior planners, supporting critical national frameworks while providing a clear path for professional development and various benefits, including private healthcare.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Pension

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Some experience in project planning or delivery support.
• Interest in large infrastructure or government programmes.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and learn.

Responsibilities

• Support key government and defence programmes across the UK.
• Manage project schedules and support reporting.
• Collaborate with a London-based team on large projects.

Skills

Project Planning

Delivery Support

Collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Junior Project Planner – Government & Defence Projects
Location: London (hybrid – 2 days in the office or on client site, 3 days from home)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits and a clear path for development

I’m working with a global consultancy that’s currently looking to grow its Project Services team with the addition of a Junior Project Planner. This role sits within their government and defence workstreams, supporting some major national frameworks with the chance to learn directly from experienced senior planners and project leads.

You’d be joining a company that delivers full lifecycle services, from consulting and engineering through to programme and construction management. In the UK, they’ve got over 5,000 professionals working across sectors like water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development. Globally, the team is 28,000 strong across 100+ countries.

What makes them stand out is the balance between size and structure. They bring serious expertise and global backing, but still operate with a personal approach – focusing on building real relationships, solving complex problems, and adding long-term value for both clients and staff.

What the role involves:

Supporting key government and defence programmes across the UK

Working alongside senior planners to help manage project schedules, support reporting, and ensure programme milestones are met

Getting hands-on experience with tools like Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject (you don’t need to be an expert – just keen to learn)

Being part of a London-based team with regular in-person collaboration

Gaining end-to-end exposure on large, complex projects with national impact

What they’re looking for:

Someone with some experience in project planning, delivery support, or similar

An interest in large infrastructure or government programmes

Willingness to take on responsibility and grow in a structured environment

Happy to work from the London office 2 days a week (or client site as needed)

What you’ll get in return:

The chance to be part of a globally recognised consultancy with a long-standing UK presence

Ongoing support and development from senior planners and project leaders

A genuine career path with opportunities to move into more senior roles over time

Collaborative teams that bring together planning, cost, risk, engineering, and PMO

Strong benefits including private healthcare, generous annual leave, pension, and flexible working

If you’re a junior-level planner (or in a related project support role) and you’re looking for the right environment to build your skills and take on meaningful work, this could be a good opportunity for you.

Get in touch if you’d like to chat through the details on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Project Planner

Company:

Location:

Posted:

Jul 7th 2025

Closes:

Aug 7th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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