At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape tender strategies and support project delivery in civil engineering.
- Company: Renowned civil engineering contractor with a strong industry reputation.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, company car, hybrid working, and extensive training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a leading contractor and make a real impact on high-quality infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and familiarity with planning software.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
You will be joining an established and well-respected civil engineering contractor based in Ipswich renowned for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of bespoke and framework projects and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader within the industry, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Planner to join their team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Ipswich office with hybrid and flexible working.
As a Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping tender strategies and supporting efficient project delivery across a variety of civil engineering schemes. Drawing on your site experience, you will:
- Review tender documentation thoroughly and identify the most effective methods of construction
- Collaborate closely with tender teams to assess alternative techniques, buildability and delivery strategies
- Support bid-writing by producing accurate programme information and construction methodology summaries
- Review subcontractor proposals for compliance and constructibility, working with the Technical Manager where needed
- Produce programme documentation that fully complies with scheme-specific constraints
- Provide expert advice on planning, engineering solutions and programme creation throughout the tender process
- Stay up to date with industry developments, innovations and relevant legislation
This is a role where your insight, technical judgement, and ability to challenge assumptions will directly contribute to successful project outcomes.
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Experience working on civil engineering sites
- Familiarity with planning and programming software such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project (training can be provided if required)
- A proactive mindset and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused engineering advice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced Planner or Site Engineer/Section Engineer looking to transition.
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 25 days' annual leave (option to buy additional days) plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
- Hybrid working
- Life assurance
- Early finish every Friday
- Extensive training and development programmes
- Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to james.mayfield- quoting job reference #(phone number removed).
Please note: VISA sponsorship is not available with this position.
Contact Details:
Hays Construction and Property Recruitment Team
