Senior Planning Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing

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

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for their Power Transmission & Distribution team. This hybrid role involves leading complex project schedules, providing strategic oversight, and mentoring less experienced planners. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car

37.5-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)

Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions

Family-friendly policies

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Broad professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering opportunities (up to 2 days/year)

Qualifications

• Advanced competence in project management tools.
• Understanding of construction project management principles.
• Experience in managing construction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and management of construction project schedules.
• Ensures compliance with planning procedures and guidance.
• Produces comprehensive planning deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership qualities

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team. This role has been created due to continued growth within our DNO utilities teams at Lower Thames Crossing.

Working Pattern: Hybrid, with a preference for being onsite at least 3 days a week to provide dedicated project support.

Role Purpose

Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Provides strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners, and contributes to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The scope includes high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in successful construction outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring programme content complies with planning procedures and guidance.
• Identifying planning scope, major constraints, contract requirements, and factors affecting the programme.
• Collaboratively developing and agreeing on strategic and optimized sequences and methodologies for tendering, ensuring efficient design, procurement, and construction strategies.
• Producing and documenting comprehensive planning deliverables, including programs, philosophies, presentations, and reports.
• Developing the Tender Programme and supporting information with precision and strategic insight.
• Managing the Contract Programme at the contract stage with meticulous attention.
• Analyzing and advising on project critical paths, maintaining project baselines, and executing change control processes.
• Managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives.
• Managing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving issues.
• Providing strategic planning oversight and mentorship, leveraging advanced scheduling techniques.
• Producing project data and KPIs to track progress and support data-driven decisions.

Who we're looking for

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of data and process management
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Leadership qualities

Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced competence in project management tools like Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA
• Understanding of construction project management principles and methodologies
• Expertise in project scheduling and planning, managing complex schedules
• Knowledge of tender and contract documents and risk management in project programmes
• Experience in managing construction programmes and leading planning efforts successfully

Why work for us

Our teams deliver impactful projects in challenging conditions, developing vital infrastructure and public spaces. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary + car
• 37.5-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)
• Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions
• Family-friendly policies including extended maternity/adoption and paternity leave
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering opportunities (up to 2 days/year)

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide engineering solutions across the UK’s electricity grid, supporting projects from feasibility to maintenance, with innovative in-house expertise.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are recognized as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and individuals with disabilities.