Assistant Planning Engineer

Title: Assistant Planner

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £40-55,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Planning Engineer to join a leading specialist MEP contractor based in Birmingham. They will join an established team responsible for delivering a strong pipeline of exciting projects across the region including student accommodation, industrial, commercial and residential schemes.

As an Assistant Planning Engineer, you will support an experienced Senior Planner across a range of live and pre‑construction projects. This is a development‑focused role offering structured mentoring, hands‑on project exposure, and genuine career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Planner with MEP knowledge or experience along with some planning experience to join a highly experienced and growing team.

• Experience with in the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor
• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) knowledge or experience
• Some planning experience (site‑based or office‑based)
• Working knowledge of Asta Power project and/or Primavera P6
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
• A desire to develop into a fully‑fledged Planner

• £40‑55,000 per annum
• Annual car allowance of £5,000
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life assurance
• Private medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Plus other great benefits