Planning Engineer (L5)
Location: Somerset (Hybrid – 3 Days On Site)
Rate: £450–£465 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Until December 2026 (with potential extension)
Planning Engineer – Major UK Infrastructure Project
We are seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support the delivery of one of the UK's largest and most complex engineering and construction programmes.
Working within a high-performing project controls and delivery team, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining and optimising detailed construction schedules across a major Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) scope.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities, industrial or regulated environments who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technically challenging project setting.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and maintaining detailed Level 5 construction schedules
- Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities
- Integrating construction activities with wider project programmes
- Producing resource-loaded schedules and construction sequences
- Supporting 16-week look-ahead planning processes
- Monitoring progress and reporting schedule performance
- Managing programme updates within planning and production control systems
- Identifying constraints, risks and interface issues
- Working closely with construction, delivery and project controls teams
- Supporting schedule adherence and performance improvement initiatives
- Assisting with the development of visual planning and 4D planning capabilities
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Planning Engineer on complex construction or engineering projects
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and progress monitoring
- Experience working in regulated or highly controlled environments
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction processes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience producing and maintaining detailed construction schedules
Desirable:
- Experience within Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC (MEH) delivery
- Background in energy, utilities, nuclear, industrial, rail or major infrastructure projects
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification
- OND, HND, Degree or equivalent construction-related qualification
- Professional membership such as CIOB, ICE, CIBSE or RICS
- Experience supporting 4D planning and construction visualisation activities
Why Apply?
- Long-term contract opportunity
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Major infrastructure project environment
- Opportunity to work on a nationally significant programme
- Exposure to complex engineering, construction and project controls activities
- Collaborative multi-disciplinary team
Eligibility
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and all candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work as part of the recruitment process.
Apply today with your CV to be considered.
Tag: INDBP
Pay: £450.00-£465.00 per day
Work Location: In person
