Planning Engineer

NRL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Planning Engineer in Bristol, overseeing geotechnical and drainage infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes pre-construction development and strategic planning in a high-profile £2bn Network Rail programme. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities within a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree required.
• Experience in optioneering and project phases is necessary.
• CSCS card required for academically qualified persons.

Responsibilities

• Focus on pre-construction development and ensure buildability.
• Engage stakeholders and monitor pricing and budgets.
• Identify design and construction constraints and propose mitigation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Project development

Education

Civil Engineering degree

ICE Graduate, Incorporated, or Chartered membership

Tools

CSCS card

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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