Overview
As Planning Engineer you will develop and maintain robust programmes for major UK infrastructure projects. You will work within the Planning & Scheduling team in PMCM, collaborating with project managers, engineers and delivery partners to support successful delivery. You’ll apply planning, scheduling and project controls expertise across design, procurement and construction, enabling informed decisions and timely delivery. This role offers exposure to high-profile energy and rail programmes and opportunities for professional growth within a global consultancy. You will contribute to the UK’s low‑carbon infrastructure goals through disciplined planning and clear storytelling of project data.
Pay / Benefits
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid working policy
- Virtual GP service
- Gymflex scheme
- Menopause support package
- Flexible benefits program
Responsibilities
- Develop project schedules from first principles and integrate dependencies
- Maintain and update programmes across design, procurement and construction
- Produce basis of schedule and schedule narratives for governance
- Facilitate planning workshops with multi-disciplinary teams
- Support programme reporting and Tier 2/3 summaries (L2/L3)
- Manage schedule changes, risk/QSRA, and NEC3/4 schedule acceptance/assurance
- Apply project controls methodologies including Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams and delivery partners to enable delivery
Key requirements
- Experience planning Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) infrastructure projects across lifecycle
- Proficiency in developing schedules using industry-standard planning software
- Experience in integrated project teams and complex infrastructure/capital delivery projects
- Understanding of project delivery lifecycles and project controls methodologies including EVM
- Strong data interpretation and ability to produce schedule narratives
- Excellent client communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in programme reporting and L2/L3 summaries
- Experience with schedule changes, risk management/QSRA, NEC3/4 schedule acceptance/assurance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong communication
- Stakeholder management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Industry-standard planning and scheduling software
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- NEC3/4 schedule acceptance/assurance
Planning Engineers - (PMCM / Power T&D) employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
