Senior Planning Engineer (Site Experience needed)

At Jackson we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We now have a need for a Senior Planning Engineer to work at our Head Office in Ipswich.

All our Planning Engineers have relevant civil engineering site experience, as this role requires being able to plan the most efficient methods of project delivery, whilst finding solutions to engineering problems. They must also be able to provide support to the pre-contract tender team, assist with bid writing and summarising their construction thoughts on scheme specific programmes.

Main Duties for the Senior Planning Engineer

• Provide advice and assistance on planning, methods of construction, solutions to engineering problems and programme creation,
• Ensure that while planning each tender, all possible alternative methods and strategies have been considered and discussed with the tender team. 
• Assist with providing supporting documents for each tender submission as required.
• Jointly reviewing sub-contracted design work with respect to buildability and tender compliance, seeking advice from the Technical Manager when necessary. 
• Ensure that any programmes and supporting documents produced, comply with all schemes’ specific constraints.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, innovations, and legislation.

Are you the person we’re looking for?

We are specifically seeking someone with genuine civil engineering site-based delivery experience. This role is firmly rooted in how projects are built in the real world, not just how they are planned on paper.

Must have:

Proven hands-on experience in a civil engineering site delivery environment (e.g. Sub Agent, Site Agent, Engineer, or Project Manager on live projects)

A strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, and buildability gained directly on-site. Demonstrable experience of being actively involved in delivering works on the ground, not solely planning or office-based programming. Ability to translate site knowledge into realistic, efficient and buildable construction programmes

This role is about shaping programmes based on how work is actually executed in the field, ensuring they are practical, achievable, and aligned with real site constraints.

The ideal candidate:

Has broad experience across civil engineering construction sites, with a clear track record of delivery responsibility

Holds a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering

Works confidently as part of a team in a fast-paced delivery environment

Skills:

Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with site teams and stakeholders

Ideally familiar with programming tools such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The Great Escape – leaving working earlier every Friday!
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital and civil partnership status.

We take pride in maintaining an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make every reasonable effort to support candidates who may require adjustments during any stage of the application or interview process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.