Planning Engineer in Ipswich, Suffolk

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer with strong civil engineering knowledge and practical site delivery experience to support major infrastructure projects.

You'll combine construction planning expertise with an understanding of how projects are built, developing realistic programmes and helping project and bid teams identify efficient, deliverable construction solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop construction programmes from tender through to project delivery.

• Review tender documentation and develop construction methodologies and sequencing plans.

• Work with engineering, commercial, operational and bid teams to develop programmes.

• Assess construction methods, logistics, resource requirements and buildability.

• Identify programme risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Support tender submissions and work-winning activities.

About You

• Strong background in civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction.

• Previous site-based civil engineering delivery experience is essential.

• Understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.

• Experience developing programmes from tender through to delivery.

• HNC in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent.

• Experience with Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project, or similar planning software.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience as a Site Engineer, Agent, Sub Agent or Planner with substantial operational knowledge would be relevant.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working (4 days in office).

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days.

• Strong Pension contributions & Life assurance.

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

• Cycle to Work scheme and free on-site parking.

• Early finish every Friday 

Interested? Apply today to find out more.