Planning Engineer

Planner – Major Infrastructure Programme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a long-term, nationally significant infrastructure programme in a highly regulated, technically complex environment.

This role will support the delivery of major civil infrastructure works as part of a multi-billion-pound programme of engineering and construction projects. The scheme includes enabling works, demolition support, foundations, bridges, road and rail infrastructure, and major site-wide civil upgrades supporting critical operational activities.

The successful candidate will join an established and highly regarded planning and project controls function, working across the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, maintain, and manage project programmes using Primavera P6
• Support project delivery teams with planning, progress reporting, and programme analysis
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, procurement, and delivery teams
• Produce programme updates, earned value analysis, and project controls reporting
• Support the successful delivery of complex civil infrastructure packages
• Attend planning, progress, and coordination meetings
• Contribute to programme risk analysis and planning reviews
• Work within a highly regulated and safety-critical project environment

Project Scope Includes:
• Major civil engineering works
• Enabling and demolition works
• Foundations and structural packages
• Bridges, roads, and rail infrastructure
• Site-wide infrastructure upgrades
• Long-term infrastructure and engineering delivery programme

Candidate Requirements:
• Previous experience working as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planner within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environment
• Strong background within major infrastructure, civils, rail, highways, or complex engineering projects
• Experience using Primavera P6 and other planning software
• Good understanding of project controls and programme management principles
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and civil engineering delivery
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience within regulated or safety-critical environments would be advantageous
• Nuclear experience is beneficial but not essential

This is a site-based role, working five days per week. Following successful completion of probation, there is the opportunity to apply for hybrid working arrangements.

The position offers long-term project security, excellent career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes.