Senior Planning Engineer Substation

Balfour Beatty; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their dynamic Power Transmission & Distribution unit. This role involves leading the development of complex construction schedules, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring adherence to timelines. You will play a crucial role in strategic planning, mentoring junior planners, and contributing to successful project outcomes through advanced scheduling techniques. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact vital infrastructure projects. If you thrive in challenging conditions and are passionate about project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading planning efforts for complex construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge in project scheduling and planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage complex construction project schedules.
• Provide strategic planning oversight and mentor less experienced planners.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Good understanding and management of data and processes

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Leadership

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join our dynamic Power Transmission & Distribution business unit.

Central Hub: Derby

Project Site: Bramford

Working Pattern: Hybrid working patterns available.

Leads the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to timelines. Aims to provide strategic planning oversight, mentorship to less experienced planners and contribute to project success by implementing advanced scheduling techniques. The Senior Planner's scope encompasses high-level project planning and coordination, playing a key role in achieving efficient and successful construction outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• 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 project.
• Utilizing advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology for successful delivery of the works.
• Producing and documenting comprehensive planning deliverables, ensuring strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight.
• Managing and maintaining the Contract Programme at the contract stage.
• Collaborating closely with the Planning/Project Lead to optimize strategic planning elements.
• Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action.
• Managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs.
• Managing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.
• Providing strategic planning oversight and mentoring less experienced planners.
• Aiding the planning team in producing project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.

Who we're looking for

Skills:

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

Knowledge:

• 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.
• Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
• Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc.

Experience:

• Experienced in the production and management of Construction Programmes in a variety of different and complex projects.
• Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a track record of successful project delivery.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. Our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks, and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, our in-house experts support clients in the development of ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/