Methods Engineer; Planning​/Planner

Role Overview

Job title:

Methods Engineer (Planning/Planner)
Job Type: Permanent

Start date:

Subject to clearance
Salary: £50,000‑£65,000 per annum + £5,000‑£6,000 car allowance

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire/Paddington, London
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

• Tender Preparation:
  Analyse tender documents, specifications, and related technical data. Prepare technical proposals and work plans, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Collaborate with the project management and business development teams to ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Project Planning:
  Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and budgeting forecasts. Identify potential technical challenges and propose innovative solutions. Assist in the formulation of project execution plans and strategies for underground works.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams including geotechnical engineers, construction managers, and subcontractors. Provide technical support and guidance during pre‑bid meetings and client presentations. Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders throughout the tendering process.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Prepare comprehensive technical and commercial bid documents. Maintain accurate records of all tender preparation activities and decisions. Report on project progress, potential issues, and risk management plans. May involve occasional travel to project sites and client meetings. Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tender submissions simultaneously.

• All candidates MUST have working knowledge of the UK Construction Market – Nuclear, Defence, Rail or Highways etc.
• All candidates MUST have knowledge of relevant procurement legislation.
• All candidates MUST have commercial awareness of different forms of contract, FIDIC, JCT or NEC etc.
• Sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction techniques.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering projects with a focus on tender preparation.
• Strong technical background in complex civil engineering works.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to interpret and analyse complex technical documents and drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and client interaction.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and have the ability to obtain Security Clearance.

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