Planning Engineer in London, Greater London

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Planner to join an established infrastructure contractor delivering major projects across defence, energy, water, transport and critical national infrastructure.

You'll work alongside experienced planners and project teams to develop programmes, monitor progress and help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.

Working arrangements: Hybrid, with regular site visits. The role is typically 60–70% office-based and 30–40% site-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes.

• Update schedules using Primavera P6.

• Monitor progress against milestones and delivery targets.

• Attend progress meetings with project teams and subcontractors.

• Support reporting on critical paths, programme performance and milestones.

• Assist with programme change control and schedule revisions.

• Maintain resource and cost profiles.

• Identify programme risks and opportunities for improvement.

About You

• Planning experience within construction, infrastructure or engineering.

• Experience using Primavera P6 is essential.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.

• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

• A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Existing clearance is advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• Private healthcare options and enhanced pension.

• Generous annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days.

• Paid professional memberships.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme.

• Retail discounts and share save scheme.

• Flexible working and excellent career progression opportunities.

Interested? Apply today to take the next step in your planning career.