Lead Planning Engineer

Overview

Location:
North Acton, London, United Kingdom
Contact type:
Permanent
Job category:
Shafts & Headhouses
Closing date:
20.03.2026
Job reference:
scsrail/TP/19825/3930

Job introduction

The Lead Planning Engineer will report to the Planning Manager. They will be responsible for the management of the Contract Programme / Programme for Acceptance including the ongoing development and co-ordination of all short term planning, monthly reporting, narratives and change management for their discipline (Tunnels or Shaft or other Assets). They will manage the interface with the adjacent areas/disciplines and manage the incorporation of supply chain programmes. They will ensure compliance with the SCS planning standards and HS2 requirements to provide a safe, efficient and cost effective programme meeting all required access dates, milestones, incentive milestones and key dates.

Role responsibility

Support the Planning Manager with the establishment and development of the planning team.
Work with the Planning Manager and other Lead Planning Engineers to ensure a consistent approach in planning.
Support the Planning Manager in the development of the programme structure, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), calendars and dates to be used by SCS, aligned with the Cost Break Down Structure (CBS).
Help to develop and coordinate programmes throughout the Stage Two Contract with programme submissions in accordance with the required delivery milestones / NEC requirements.
Support the Asset planners and coordinate other works with them to ensure they are consistent.
Coordinate that the programme meets all required access dates, milestones and key dates in compliance with the Employer’s Planning requirements, contract data and works information. Managing this relative to the Main Contract across multiple assets.
Be involved in assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis, including development and implementation of mitigation measures. Involvement in the assessment of the QSRA results.
Interfacing with and provide planning data for other functional teams and stakeholders including, but not limited to: BIM, design, estimation and construction.
Progress monitoring and regular updating of the programme, including forecasting of potential problem areas and mitigation proposals as required across multiple assets. Also, managing potential mitigations to these problems.
Liaise with the Project Controls Manager, Reporting Manager and Change Management in all related construction programme matters.
Pursuing excellence and continuous improvement of the SCS construction planning approach, modification of standard processes and procedures for effective and continuously improvement.
Coordination of Contract and subcontract change and communication of impacts as required across multiple Assets and subcontracts
Coordination of supply chain programmes reviews in accordance with the subcontracts.

The ideal candidate

Preferred degree in civil engineering, or an appropriate professional qualification
Good written & verbal communication
Prior experience in planning function in infrastructure engineering projects
Knowledge of infrastructure project delivery
Knowledge of the development and implementation of asset structures, planning standards, WBS and planning processes.
Competence in Primavera P6, TILOS, 4D Synchro and other planning softwares
Knowledge of Safety, Environment and Risk Management
Flexible with good organisation skills
Experience of NEC Form of Contract
Experience of managing a larger team of people
Managing Change Events in line with the NEC form of Contract

Location

SCS Jv Railways
North Acton, London
NW106AG
United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

No. The HS2 London tunnels is a mega project that requires thousands of people to turn the dream into reality, and we’re actively looking for new talent from other industries. We also have a number of initiatives to help vulnerable people into work, including offering employment opportunities to people who are homeless, disabled, returning to work after a career break or leaving the military.
We support local businesses, communities and regional economies, working with several major contractors who rely on smaller suppliers to deliver services across HS2 Ltd. Many businesses are local to our sites, meaning we can support our local economy and reduce our environmental impact.

Recently, SCS JV was recognised for its role in building a supply chain that reflects the communities in which they operate by winning the HS2 Minority-owned Business Champion award. To date, we’ve awarded contracts totalling £135m to minority owned businesses in their local area and have placed a strong focus on ensuring small firms have every opportunity to thrive by providing access to free training and business development opportunities.
We thrive through embracing differences, whether that’s in social background, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion or sexual orientation. We know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams.

We hold network groups for Pride, Parents & Carers, Racial and Cultural Engagement (RaCE) and Female Advocates in Infrastructure and Rail (FAIR). Led by employees for employees, these groups provide a safe place to connect with like minded people.
Yes, we consider all requests for flexible working, including compressed hours, part-time and remote working. Many of our staff operate on a Flexitime system, which means they can take time off for accumulated overtime.

Hiring Process

1

Your application is received and shortlisting takes place
2

If you’re shortlisted, your CV is anonymised and sent to our hiring managers for review
3

We’ll invite you for interview at one of our sites where you’ll discover more about the role and meet some of our team
4

If you’re successful, you’ll receive a job offer and contract from the relevant parent company
5

Subject to vetting and references, your onboarding process begins
6

Onboarding is complete! Welcome to SCS JV