Pre Construction Planner (Civils)

TN United Kingdom; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering is looking for a Pre Construction Planner to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading the development of tender planning and programming activities, ensuring compliance and optimizing project delivery. You'll collaborate closely with project teams and clients, working on significant infrastructure projects across the North West. If you're passionate about civil engineering, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits and career growth potential.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Enhanced annual leave (26 days + bank holidays)

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive pension scheme (6.5% employer contribution)

BUPA health scheme

Sick pay and income protection

Hybrid working

Onsite nursery and gym

Health services and wellbeing programs

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering planning.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and programming activities to secure projects.
• Produce NEC4 compliant tender programmes monthly.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Tender Planning

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Primavera P6

MS Project

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Client:

Eric Wright Group

Location:

Bamber Bridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Role overview

The Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history. From our beginnings in construction to an award-winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical, and farsighted. We prioritize people, community, and social value.

As a multi award-winning leader in the UK civil engineering industry, Eric Wright Civil Engineering has specialized in delivering vital infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, structures, hydropower, and rail for over 25 years.

With our commitment to quality, professionalism, safety, and integrity, we have delivered a range of projects for diverse public and private clients. Our experienced team collaborates closely with partners to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards. Our long-standing client relationships attest to our expertise and project delivery excellence.

This is an exciting time for Eric Wright Civil Engineering. If social value and profit for a purpose matter to you, and you want to work with an experienced, supportive team, then this role is for you!

The role

We are seeking an experienced Pre Construction Planner (Civils) to join our team based in Preston. You will lead the development and execution of tender planning and programming activities to enhance our ability to secure projects and establish project controls and reporting from the tender stage. You will ensure tender project delivery programmes are fully developed and contractually compliant, and produce optimized programmes considering resources, risks, and opportunities. The role involves close collaboration with Preconstruction & Project Teams, and occasional liaising with clients and supply chain partners.

Our pipeline includes projects such as road schemes, bridge works, public realm, reservoirs, and general civil engineering schemes mainly in the North West, ranging from £1m to £30m. Reporting to the Pre Construction Director, you will be a vital part of the preconstruction team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Leading the development of planning and programming activities to secure projects and establish controls from the tender stage.
2. Ensuring project delivery programmes are comprehensive and compliant.
3. Producing 4-6 tender stage, NEC4 compliant programmes monthly and supporting tender submissions.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Analyzing tender documents to inform programme responses.
2. Developing methodology approaches and guiding the bid team.
3. Producing tender programmes alongside estimators, focusing on competitiveness.
4. Defining work and cost breakdown structures aligned with best practices.
5. Ensuring programmes include NEC compliance elements like TRA, float, resources, critical path, and costs.
6. Presenting tender programmes to directors during settlement meetings.
7. Developing strategies considering risks and opportunities, contributing to R&O registers.
8. Creating quality responses and narratives to accompany tender programmes.
9. Discussing project phasing and approach strategies.
10. Aligning tender programmes with operational requirements and incorporating feedback.
11. Reviewing and learning from post-tender and post-contract project performances.

About You

You will be passionate about Civil Engineering, with experience across multiple disciplines, and possess excellent attention to detail, communication, organization, and leadership skills, with a strong customer focus.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• An appropriate industry qualification, e.g., Degree or HND.
• Over 5 years of experience as a planner in civil engineering, particularly in preconstruction/tendering.
• Knowledge of highway, structure, and public realm projects; experience in industrial, energy, water, and waste projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in IT software, especially ASTA Powerproject; Primavera P6 and MS Project preferred.
• Understanding of NEC3/4 contracts and project management importance of programmes.
• Solid civil engineering and construction method knowledge.
• Good understanding of design, procurement, and project management processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong information management, analytical, motivational, and time management skills.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Company car or allowance, aiming for hybrid/electric vehicles.
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 days + bank holidays.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive pension scheme with 6.5% employer contribution.
• BUPA health scheme (optional, with family options).
• Sick pay, income protection, family leave, hybrid working, onsite nursery and gym, health services, wellbeing programs, recognition awards, and more.

Our Ethos

Owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are committed to social purpose, stability, and community impact. Our reputation is built on profitability, ethics, and foresight, with a focus on community and social value. We pride ourselves on our dedicated colleagues and our commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, equality, and inclusion.

We may require DBS or Disclosure Scotland checks and proof of right to work. We promote equal opportunities and inclusive workplaces.