Senior Planning Engineer; Site

Role Overview

Senior Planning Engineer required at Jackson’s Head Office in Ipswich.

• 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 review 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with site teams and stakeholders.
• Ideally familiar with programming tools such as Asta Power project or Microsoft Project.

• 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 work 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 will make every reasonable effort to support candidates who may require adjustments during any stage of the application or interview process.