Senior Planning Engineer

Infraspec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking Planning Engineers and Senior Planners to manage high-profile infrastructure projects. This role offers hybrid flexibility and opportunities for growth across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have experience in project planning and proficiency in Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning within infrastructure, construction, or engineering.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and earned value.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage schedules across full project lifecycles.
• Engage with stakeholders to present insights and mitigate delays.

Skills

Project Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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Base pay range

Are you a Planning Engineer or Senior Planner ready to take your next big step? Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned expert, we have multiple roles available across high-profile clients and landmark UK infrastructure & defence projects.

From rail and aviation to utilities, defence, and energy — we're supporting various clients delivering some of the most ambitious programmes in the country. And they need top-tier planners like you to keep things moving.

• Senior Planners – lead planning strategies on multi-billion-pound programmes

• Sector Specialists – bring your expertise in rail, aviation, power, utilities, defence, and more

• Client-Facing Roles – embedded with project teams or consultancy-side

What You’ll Be Doing (depending on level)

• Build and manage schedules across full project lifecycles using Primavera P6
• Develop reporting dashboards, forecasts, and performance tracking tools
• Engage with stakeholders to present insights and mitigate delays
• Validate subcontractor schedules and identify programme risks
• Integrate multiple workstreams into a clear, deliverable masterplan

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in project planning within infrastructure, construction, or engineering
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (MS Project also valued)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and earned value
• A collaborative mindset and attention to detail

Work on the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes

Enjoy hybrid flexibility with client-facing opportunities across London and the South

Join clients focused on real investment in your growth

Progress your career across a variety of sectors and major clients

Whether you're a planner looking to step up or a senior ready to lead — there's a place for you here.

Apply now or reach out to learn more about the roles available. Let’s plan your next move.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Architecture and Planning