Senior Planning Engineer

An established and highly successful civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join its growing pre‑construction and project delivery team. With a history spanning more than 70 years, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the highways, bridges, flood defence, environmental and transportation sectors.

Operating across multiple regional offices, the company continues to secure major framework agreements and high‑profile projects, supported by a strong financial position and a healthy forward order book. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of major infrastructure schemes.

Unlike traditional planning roles, this position requires a strong understanding of site operations and construction methodology. The successful candidate will utilise their practical civil engineering experience to develop robust programmes, identify efficient delivery solutions and support both tender and live project teams.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Support towards further qualifications and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee benefits platform
• Company social events and charity initiatives
• Genuine long‑term career opportunities within a financially secure and growing contractor

• Review tender documentation in detail and develop construction programmes that reflect the most efficient and practical delivery methods
• Assess project constraints and identify innovative solutions to engineering and construction challenges
• Work closely with estimators, bid managers and operational teams to support successful tender submissions
• Ensure alternative construction methodologies and delivery strategies are fully explored and evaluated during the tender process
• Review subcontractor proposals for buildability, programme compliance and overall project delivery
• Assist in the preparation of supporting tender documentation and bid submissions
• Produce detailed construction programmes and supporting planning information
• Provide advice on planning, sequencing, logistics, construction methodology and programme development
• Support project teams throughout delivery by monitoring progress and updating programmes where required
• Keep up to date with industry best practice, legislation, innovations and emerging construction techniques

• Previous experience within a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer role
• Strong civil engineering site experience gained within a main contractor environment
• HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Good understanding of civil engineering construction methods and project delivery processes
• Experience working on infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, flood defence, rail, water or similar sectors
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within tender, commercial and operational teams
• Experience using planning software such as Asta Power project or Microsoft Project preferred
• Ability to interpret technical information and translate it into practical construction programmes
• Full UK driving licence