Senior Planning Engineer
Ipswich, Suffolk
Ready to contribute to the future of civil engineering? Our client are looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team at the Head Office in Ipswich. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and want to play a key role in delivering major civil engineering projects, this could be your next move.
This is more than just planning, it’s a chance to influence complex projects from the ground up.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll bring your site experience and strategic thinking together to:
- Analyse tender documentation and develop smart, efficient delivery strategies
- Explore and challenge alternative construction methods to drive best outcomes
- Collaborate closely with technical and tender teams to ensure buildability and compliance
- Support bid submissions with clear, well-structured programmes and planning insight
- Provide expert advice on construction methods, sequencing, and problem-solving
- Contribute to innovative thinking by staying up to date with industry trends and legislation
Experience
We’re seeking someone who combines practical site knowledge with forward-thinking planning expertise:
- Strong background in civil engineering site operations
- HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (minimum)
- Confident communicator who works well within a collaborative team
- Experience with planning tools such as Asta or Microsoft Project is a plus (training available)
- A proactive mindset with a passion for finding better ways to deliver projects
Some of the Benefits include:
- Life assurance (4x annual salary)
- Company pension with up to 8% matched contributions
- Hybrid working for better work-life balance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more
- Ongoing training and clear development pathways
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Early finish every Friday (“The Great Escape”)
- Access to a flexible benefits platform
- Free on-site parking
- A vibrant social calendar, including charity events and team days
- A genuinely supportive environment focused on your career progression
Ready to make an impact?
Join a team where your expertise helps shape real-world infrastructure and where your career can grow alongside exciting projects.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.