Senior Planning Engineer

An established and highly successful civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join its growing pre-construction and project delivery team. With a history spanning more than 70 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the highways, bridges, flood defence, environmental and transportation sectors.

Operating across multiple regional offices, the company continues to secure major framework agreements and high-profile projects, supported by a strong financial position and a healthy forward order book. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of major infrastructure schemes.

Unlike traditional planning roles, this position requires a strong understanding of site operations and construction methodology. The successful candidate will utilise their practical civil engineering experience to develop robust programmes, identify efficient delivery solutions and support both tender and live project teams.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Company car or car allowance
Annual bonus scheme
Life assurance cover
Enhanced company pension scheme
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
Extensive training and professional development opportunities
Support towards further qualifications and career progression
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee benefits platform
Company social events and charity initiatives
Genuine long-term career opportunities within a financially secure and growing contractor

Senior Planning Engineer Job Overview

Review tender documentation in detail and develop construction programmes that reflect the most efficient and practical delivery methods
Assess project constraints and identify innovative solutions to engineering and construction challenges
Work closely with estimators, bid managers and operational teams to support successful tender submissions
Ensure alternative construction methodologies and delivery strategies are fully explored and evaluated during the tender process
Review subcontractor proposals for buildability, programme compliance and overall project delivery
Assist in the preparation of supporting tender documentation and bid submissions
Produce detailed construction programmes and supporting planning information
Provide advice on planning, sequencing, logistics, construction methodology and programme development
Support project teams throughout delivery by monitoring progress and updating programmes where required
Keep up to date with industry best practice, legislation, innovations and emerging construction techniques

Senior Planning Engineer Job Requirements

Previous experience within a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer role
Strong civil engineering site experience gained within a main contractor environment
HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Good understanding of civil engineering construction methods and project delivery processes
Experience working on infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, flood defence, rail, water or similar sectors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within tender, commercial and operational teams
Experience using planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project preferred
Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into practical construction programmes
Full UK driving licence

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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