Junior Planning and Scheduling Consultant

AECOM is looking for a motivated Junior Planning & Scheduling Consultant to join their growing Project Controls team. No prior planning experience is required as full training and mentoring will be provided.

Within this role you will support the development and maintenance of project schedules, performance reporting, and programme analysis across major infrastructure and engineering projects.

What You'll Do

• Assist in developing and updating project schedules.
• Track progress against key milestones and deadlines.
• Support programme reporting and schedule analysis.
• Maintain planning documentation and project records.
• Attend project meetings and support project teams.
• Help identify potential risks, delays, and opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Eagerness to learn and develop.
• Degree, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Business, or a related field (Desirable)
• Basic understanding of project delivery or project management.

Training and Development

To support your professional development, you will receive training and development opportunities in:

• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Power BI
• Project Controls and Planning methodologies

Additional Information

• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
• Hybrid work options are available.
• AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.