Junior Project Planner

Junior Project Planner Location: South West or Midlands office/site based with 1 day per week at Heathrow office) Company: M Group Rail & Aviation Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (45 hours per week) Start Your Career in Project Planning Are you ambitious, analytical, and looking to start a career in project planning? M Group Rail & Aviation is looking for a motivated Junior Planner to join our growing planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging and varied infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting aviation, rail, defence, and civil engineering programmes If you're someone who enjoys problem solving, working with data, and learning new IT systems, this role will give you a strong foundation and fast-track your development in project controls What You’ll Be Doing As part of our planning team, you will support the delivery and management of project programmes by:

• Assisting with the creation and updating of project plans
• Supporting programme update workshops with project teams
• Producing reports and programme narratives for stakeholders
• Helping to develop project controls dashboards and reporting
• Analysing progress and identifying risks and opportunities
• Working across multiple live projects nationwide

You’ll gain exposure to real projects from day one and be supported by experienced planners to build your skills
What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone driven, curious and eager to learn — attitude is just as important as experience Essential Skills

• Strong Excel skills
• Confident using computers and new technology
• Logical thinker with good problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good time management and organisation
• Full UK driving licence
• Understanding of the UK construction industry,

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Construction or engineering experience
• Degree or qualification in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management

Key Attributes

• Adaptable and willing to learn
• High attention to detail
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong team player
• Resilient and comfortable working across multiple tasks

Working Arrangements

• Based in the Southwest or Midlands in the UK
• Weekly office attendance at Heathrow (1 day per week)
• Travel to sites and other offices required
• Occasional overnight stays may be needed depending on project locations

What We Do At M Group Rail & Aviation, we support projects through planning, scheduling, and project controls. Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining programmes, tracking progress, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully We work across a range of sectors including:

• Aviation (airports and infrastructure)
• Rail projects
• Defence programmes
• Civil engineering and M&E projects

We play a key role in helping project teams understand performance, manage risks, and deliver efficiently
What We Offer

• Training and mentoring from experienced planners
• Clear career development pathway into Planning roles
• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Opportunity to work across major UK infrastructure projects

Why Join Us? M Group is a multi-disciplined engineering services specialist delivering critical infrastructure across the UK, with strong opportunities for career growth and development This is your chance to build a long-term career in project planning within a supportive, fast-paced, and growing team
Apply Now If you're ready to kickstart your career in planning and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you Apply today and start your journey into project planning.