7 Senior Planning Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing roles in Dartford

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning procedures and guidance.


• Skilled in Identifying planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements alongside identifying major quantities and factors affecting the programme.


• Tender: Utilize advanced expertise to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimized sequence and methodology, ensuring the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and
  construction strategy for the successful delivery of the works


• Apply advanced expertise to meticulously produce and document comprehensive planning deliverables, encompassing programs, planning philosophy, presentations, and reports.


• Demonstrate seasoned proficiency in developing the Tender Programme and supporting information, ensuring
  strict adherence to tender requirements with a focus on precision and strategic insight.


• Contract: At the contract stage, the Senior Planner takes on a heightened responsibility, utilizing advanced expertise to ensure the meticulous production, management, and maintenance of the Contract Programme.


• Displaying and evaluating the project critical path, advising the project team of the results and any appropriate corrective action alongside producing and maintaining project baselines, and execute the change control process as appropriate.


• Resource Management: Expertise in managing labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimizing costs and delays.


• Contract Management: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers,
  monitoring performance, and resolving contract-related issues.


• Strategic Planning Oversight and Mentorship: Aims to provide strategic planning oversight by leveraging advanced expertise in developing and implementing intricate scheduling techniques. Contributes significantly to project success through the
  application of strategic planning insights and the cultivation of talent within the planning team.


• Data Analysis: Aid the planning team to produce project data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress, identify deviations, and make data-driven decisions for project improvement.

Who we're looking for

• Analytical and problem solving


• Good understanding and management of data and processes


• Excellent communication skills


• Negotiation and Conflict resolution


• Leadership

Knowledge: 

• Advanced competence in project management tools and software like
  Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.


• Comprehensive understanding of construction project management
  principles, methodologies, and best practices.


• Advanced knowledge and expertise in project scheduling and planning,
  including the ability to develop and manage complex project schedules
  using industry-standard tools.


• Knowledge of various forms of tender and contract documents, and


• Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes: TRA, QSRA, etc.
  Experience:


• Experienced in the production and management of Construction
  Programmes in a variety of different and complex projects.


• Experience in leading planning efforts for construction projects, displaying a
  track record of successful project delivery.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.

• Competitive salary + car


• 37.5-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)


• Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions


• Family-friendly policies:


• 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave


• 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Professional development: Access to a broad range of learning opportunities, including qualifications


• Employee Assistance Programme for support and well-being


• Volunteering opportunities: Up to 2 days per year

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com