Senior Planning Engineer - Civil (Hybrid, 25 Days)

Mane Contract Services; Ipswich City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Company pension (8% employer)

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Extensive training and development

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Regular company events

Early finish every Friday

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead construction programmes during tender and pre-contract stages. You will translate site knowledge into buildable plans and work with tender and operational teams to optimise delivery.

The role requires strong civil engineering experience on site, proficiency with planning tools (Asta Powerproject or MS Project), and a proactive approach to value engineering and risk assessment. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Site-based civil engineering experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience using planning software: Asta Powerproject or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documentation to identify effective construction methodologies.
• Develop build strategies and delivery options based on site constraints.
• Collaborate with tender team to explore alternative approaches and value engineering.
• Assess subcontracted works for buildability and tender compliance.
• Contribute to tender submissions with planning documentation and method statements.
• Ensure programmes reflect project constraints and requirements.

Skills

Site-based civil engineering

Communication skills

Pre-construction planning

Problem-solving mindset

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Mane Contract Services in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead construction programmes during tender and pre-contract stages. You will translate site knowledge into buildable plans and work with tender and operational teams to optimise delivery.

The role requires strong civil engineering experience on site, proficiency with planning tools (Asta Powerproject or MS Project), and a proactive approach to value engineering and risk assessment. Hybrid work is offered.