Senior Planning Engineer - Bristol

Balfour Beatty; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to shape critical energy projects from planning to delivery. Key responsibilities include developing resourced programmes, leading tender strategies, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and proven planning experience, with expertise in tools like Primavera P6 and Asta Powerproject. Competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus opportunities

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Professional fees paid + chartership pathways

Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility

Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies

Volunteering opportunities

Access to industry-leading training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning roles on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strategic mindset with a sharp eye for programme risk and opportunity.
• Ability to lead independently and thrive in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all phases.
• Lead the creation of compelling tender programmes that influence bid success.
• Ensure contract programmes align with commercial and operational goals.
• Identify risks, analyse impacts, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Deliver planning updates, KPIs, and strategic insights to leadership.
• Guide and support junior planners, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Collaborate with PMs, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients.
• Enhance planning processes, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Excel

NEC3/NEC4

earned value

QSRA

TRA

stakeholder engagement

communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar

Job description

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About the role

We're building a high-performing team to deliver one of the UK's most critical energy infrastructure projects. As a Senior Planning Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the programme from early-stage planning through to delivery, using advanced tools and methodologies to help power the UK's journey to Net Zero.

Project Location: South West; Bridgewater

What you'll be doing

• Programme Leadership: Develop and manage fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all phases.
• Tender Strategy: Lead the creation of compelling tender programmes that influence bid success.
• Delivery Oversight: Ensure contract programmes align with commercial and operational goals.
• Risk & Change Management: Identify risks, analyse impacts, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver planning updates, KPIs, and strategic insights to leadership.
• Mentorship: Guide and support junior planners, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PMs, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance planning processes, tools, and methodologies.

Who we're looking for

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
• Proven experience in planning roles on major infrastructure or energy projects.
• Expertise in Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Excel, and reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, earned value, QSRA, and TRA.
• Strategic mindset with a sharp eye for programme risk and opportunity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead independently and thrive in a hybrid, fast-paced environment.

Why work for us

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Professional fees paid + chartership pathways
• Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
• Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies
• Volunteering opportunities to make a real impact
• Access to industry-leading training and qualifications

About us

Balfour Beatty is a global leader in infrastructure delivery, known for solving complex challenges through innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. In our Power T&D business, we're proud to be shaping a more sustainable, connected, and secure energy future. We work across the entire energy grid - from overhead lines and substations to underground cabling and renewables - supporting the delivery of some of the UK's most ambitious energy programmes.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, and we're proud to be recognised for our work in equality and inclusion.

Apply Today

If you're a seasoned planner looking to make a real impact on major energy projects and drive progress towards a sustainable future - we'd love to hear from you.