Senior Plannning Engineer

Location: Head Office, Ipswich

All our Planning Engineers have relevant civil engineering site experience, as this role requires being able to plan the most efficient methods of project delivery, whilst finding solutions to engineering problems. They must also be able to provide support to the pre-contract tender team, assist with bid writing and summarising their construction thoughts on scheme specific programmes.

Key Responsibilities

•Provide advice and assistance on planning, methods of construction, solutions to engineering problems and programme creation,
•Ensure that while planning each tender, all possible alternative methods and strategies have been considered and discussed with the tender team.
•Assist with providing supporting documents for each tender submission as required.
•Jointly reviewing sub-contracted design work with respect to buildability and tender compliance, seeking advice from the Technical Manager when necessary.
•Ensure that any programmes and supporting documents produced, comply with all schemes’ specific constraints.
•Keep up to date with industry developments, innovations, and legislation.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have a wide experience of working on civil engineering sites, will have a minimum of an HNC civil engineering qualification and be comfortable working in a team.
The successful candidate should be conversant with programming software, such as Asta or Microsoft Project, although training can be provided.
We’re after someone who can work within a team with good communication skills and technical engineering knowledge
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Benefits Package

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
Extensive training programmes from a supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and Employee benefits platform
Free on-site parking
Company social calendar
Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
‘The Great Escape’ - leaving work early every Friday!

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Please send us your CV and a covering letter

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.