At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver civil engineering projects efficiently while solving engineering challenges.
- Company: Leading contractor in civil engineering and infrastructure with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to learn programming software with on-the-job training.
- Why this job: Join a team where your planning skills can shape impactful infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our client are a leading contractor within civil engineering, highways and infrastructure projects. We are looking to recruit a Senior Planner to join their busy operations team. This role requires site-based experience as an engineer, site manager or similar. It involves planning the most efficient methods of project delivery while finding solutions to engineering problems. You must also provide support to the pre-contract tender team, assist with bid-writing and summarise their construction thoughts on scheme-specific programmes.
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly review all tender documentation and consider options on how the scheme can best be delivered within the constraints.
- Ensure that while planning each tender, all possible alternative methods and strategies have been considered and discussed with the tender team.
- Jointly review sub-contracted work with respect to buildability and tender compliance, seeking advice from the Technical Manager when necessary.
- Assist with providing supporting documents for each tender submission as required.
- Ensure that any programmes and supporting documents produced comply with all schemes’ specific constraints.
- Provide advice and assistance on planning, methods of construction, solutions to engineering problems and programme creation.
- Keep up to date with industry developments, innovations, and legislation.
Requirements / Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have a wide experience of working on civil engineering sites.
- Minimum of an HNC civil engineering qualification.
- Be comfortable working in a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Preferably conversant with programming software, such as Asta or Microsoft Project, though not essential as site experience and training can be provided.
Senior Planner in Ipswich employer: enable-infrastructure
Enable Infrastructure is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working on impactful projects in the beautiful Kent and East Sussex region. Our supportive culture encourages work-life balance and values the contributions of every team member, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
