Your new company
You will be joining an established and well-respected civil engineering contractor based in Ipswich renowned for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of bespoke and framework projects and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Their commitment to delivering an exceptional standard of work has positioned them as a leader within the industry, and as part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Ipswich office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role
As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping tender strategies and supporting efficient project delivery across a variety of civil engineering schemes. Drawing on your site experience, you will:

• Review tender documentation thoroughly and identify the most effective methods of construction
• Collaborate closely with tender teams to assess alternative techniques, buildability and delivery strategies
• Support bid-writing by producing accurate programme information and construction methodology summaries
• Review subcontractor proposals for compliance and constructability, working with the Technical Manager where needed
• Produce programme documentation that fully complies with scheme-specific constraints.
• Provide expert advice on planning, engineering solutions and programme creation throughout the tender process
• Stay up to date with industry developments, innovations and relevant legislation.

This is a role where your insight, technical judgement, and ability to challenge assumptions will directly contribute to successful project outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working on civil engineering sites
• Familiarity with planning and programming software such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project (training can be provided if required)
• A proactive mindset and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused engineering advice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave (option to buy additional days) plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Early finish every Friday
• Extensive training and development programmes
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to high-impact and rewarding projects
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note – this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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