Planning Engineer

Balfour Beatty PLC; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their Power Transmission & Distribution team in Norwich. This position requires a skilled planner with a proven background in construction scheduling, particularly using Primavera P6. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with planning procedures and producing comprehensive deliverables. The role includes hybrid working and numerous benefits including a company car and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car

Company DC pension scheme

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced competence in project management tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction management principles.
• Ability to develop and manage complex project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programme content is compliant with planning procedures.
• Identify planning scope and contract requirements.
• Produce comprehensive planning deliverables.
• Develop the Tender Programme with strict adherence.
• Manage the Contract Programme at contract stage.

Skills

Project management tools

Construction project management

Project scheduling

Communication skills

Resource management

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Balfour Beatty is excited to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our dynamic Power Transmission & Distribution business unit. If you're passionate about planning and delivering impactful infrastructure projects, this is your chance to make a real difference. We're seeking a highly skilled planner with a proven track record in construction scheduling and resource management. Experience with Primavera P6 and substations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance.
• Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
• Utilise advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimised sequence and methodology, ensuring the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works.
• Meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, encompassing programmes, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports.
• Develop the Tender Programme and supporting information, ensuring strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight.
• At the contract stage, take on heightened responsibility to ensure meticulous production, management and maintenance of the Contract Programme, adhering to planning procedures and collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead to optimise strategic planning elements.

Qualifications

• Advanced competence in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in project scheduling and planning, including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
• Knowledge of risk management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a track record of successful project delivery.

Benefits

• 37.5 hours Monday to Friday.
• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs.
• Company car.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year.