General information
City/town: London Job field: Construction External closing date: Friday, June 26, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6328
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.
We are currently looking for a Planning Engineer who will:
As the Planning Engineer, you will:
1. Assist the Senior Planning Engineer/Planning Manager in development of the Asset Structure, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars and dates to be used by SCS, aligned with the Cost Break Down Structure (CBS) and Employer`s Data Dictionary
2. Help to develop cost and resource loaded construction programmes during ECI Stage One with submission in accordance to the required delivery milestones
3. Ensuring the Construction programme meets all required access dates, milestones and key dates in compliance with the Employer’s Planning requirements, contract data and works information
4. Contribute to assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis, including development and implementation of mitigation measures
5. Adhering to BIM team requirements and integration of the construction programme into the BIM model
6. Progress monitoring and regular updating of the construction programme during Stage Two, including forecasting of potential problem areas and proposing mitigation measures to the Project Manager
We are looking for:
7. Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or an appropriate professional qualification
8. Prior experience in planning function in civil engineering projects
9. Knowledge of the development and implementation of Asset structures, Planning Standards, WBS and Planning processes in a BIM environment
10. Competence in Primavera P6 and Tilos
11. Knowledge of Safety, Environment and Risk Management
12. Strong communication skills
What we offer:
24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
Professional development
Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.