Overview

Balfour Beatty is excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business unit. If you're passionate about planning and delivering impactful infrastructure projects, this is your chance to make a real difference.

We are seeking a highly skilled planner with a proven track record in construction scheduling and resource management. Experience with Primavera P6 and substations is highly desirable. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are active with diversity and inclusion initiatives and encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We are Disability Confident and support applicants with disabilities in obtaining employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance.
• Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.
• Tender: collaboratively develop and agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology, ensuring the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for successful delivery of the works.
• Meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, including programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports; develop the Tender Programme and supporting information with adherence to tender requirements.
• Contract: at the contract stage, produce, manage, and maintain the Contract Programme with advanced expertise.
• Collaborate with the Planning/Project Lead to optimize strategic planning elements and adhere to planning procedures.
• Display and evaluate the project critical path, advise the project team of results and corrective actions, and produce and maintain project baselines while executing the change control process.
• Resource Management: manage labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs.
• Contract Management: manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve contract-related issues.
• Strategic Planning Oversight and Mentorship: provide strategic planning oversight and mentor less experienced planners, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Data Analysis: assist the planning team to produce project data and KPIs to track progress, identify deviations, and drive data-informed project improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction scheduling and resource management; proficiency with Primavera P6 and substations is highly desirable.
• Advanced competence in project management tools such as Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of project scheduling and planning, including developing and managing complex project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and specifications.
• Knowledge of risk management in project programmes (e.g., TRA, QSRA).
• Experience in managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects and delivering successful project outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% employees & 7% employers
• Company car
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays