Planning Engineer – Civil Infra (Tender to Delivery)

Careys; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Private Health

Car allowance

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Careys is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our growing Planning team in Bedford. You will develop construction programmes, oversee tender and live project timelines, and work with project teams to optimise delivery.

The role suits someone with civil engineering or infrastructure experience, NEC contract knowledge, and proficiency in planning software. You will contribute to major infrastructure programmes and progress through delivery stages.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in planning with a background in site/section/senior engineering.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and construction sequencing.
• Experience using planning software (Asta Powerproject) or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender and contract programmes.
• Produce construction methodologies and sequencing plans.
• Monitor progress and update live programmes.
• Manage programme change and identify risks.
• Produce look-ahead programmes and progress reports.
• Collaborate with project teams, designers and commercial teams to optimise delivery.
• Support planning across pre-construction and live projects.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Planning experience

NEC contracts understanding

Asta Powerproject

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Careys is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our growing Planning team in Bedford. You will develop construction programmes, oversee tender and live project timelines, and work with project teams to optimise delivery.

The role suits someone with civil engineering or infrastructure experience, NEC contract knowledge, and proficiency in planning software. You will contribute to major infrastructure programmes and progress through delivery stages.