Planning Engineer

NRL Group Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NRL’s client as a Planning Engineer, focused on significant geotechnical and drainage infrastructure projects in the Western region. You'll ensure buildability and commercial feasibility while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. Flexible working options and professional development are offered, contributing to a high-profile £2bn Network Rail programme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in optioneering, early contractor involvement, or project development phases.
• CSCS card required for qualified professionals.
• Proven ability to identify design and construction constraints.

Responsibilities

• Focus on pre-construction development and commercial feasibility.
• Ensure effective long-term planning.
• Work on geotechnical and drainage infrastructure projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Pricing input

Budget monitoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree

ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered membership

Job description

Join NRL’s client as a Planning Engineer, working on geotechnical and drainage infrastructure projects across the Western region. You will focus on pre-construction development, ensuring buildability, commercial feasibility, and effective long-term planning. The role is based in Bristol with occasional travel to remote sites.


What you will need

• Civil Engineering degree and ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered membership
• Experience in optioneering, early contractor involvement, or project development phases
• CSCS card (academically qualified person)
• Proven ability to identify design and construction constraints and propose mitigation
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, pricing input, and budget monitoring

What’s in it for you

• Negotiable salary
• Flexible working arrangements, including options for remote work
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile £2bn Network Rail programme
• Supportive, inclusive workplace committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect
• Professional development opportunities in a leading civil engineering environment

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