Construction Planner / Planning Engineer

Play a pivotal role in delivering one of the UK's largest and most complex energy infrastructure projects by driving construction planning excellence from installation through to commissioning.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Planner to contribute to a nationally significant programme at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will develop and maintain integrated construction schedules that support the successful delivery of major mechanical, electrical and HVAC works. If you thrive in fast-paced project environments and enjoy turning complex challenges into actionable plans, this role offers outstanding career progression and long-term opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules across MEH installation activities.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical and HVAC works into programme-wide plans.
• Conduct schedule reviews to optimise delivery sequences and resource allocation.
• Coordinate interfaces between construction activities and wider project programmes.
• Manage and update planning data within project control and scheduling systems.
• Support delivery performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule and risk objectives.
• Produce and maintain resource-loaded construction schedules.
• Monitor progress and provide accurate forecasting and performance reporting.
• Support 16-week look-ahead planning processes to remove delivery constraints.
• Ensure compliance with project planning procedures and contractual requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in construction planning within major engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery processes.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical or construction environments.
• Strong programme planning, forecasting and progress monitoring experience.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling and project controls methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, labour planning and plant utilisation.
• Understanding of resource-loaded schedules and integrated planning principles.
• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICE, CIBSE or similar is advantageous.

What's in it for you?

The energy sector offers long-term career security, significant investment and the opportunity to work on projects that shape the future of the UK's infrastructure. With increasing demand for skilled planning professionals, this is an ideal time to develop your career within an industry driven by innovation, sustainability and large-scale project delivery.

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to advanced planning and project controls techniques.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Access to industry-leading engineering expertise.
• High levels of project complexity and responsibility.
• Stable pipeline of future work.
• Opportunity to support the UK's energy transition.

Company Overview

Our Client is a globally recognised engineering and technical services organisation delivering complex projects across the energy, environmental, nuclear and infrastructure sectors. Known for technical excellence and innovative project delivery, they support critical programmes that improve safety, sustainability and operational performance. Their collaborative culture promotes continuous improvement, professional development and knowledge sharing, providing employees with the opportunity to build rewarding careers on some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.

If you're ready to make an impact on major construction programmes and advance your planning career, apply today.