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About The Role

Balfour Beatty is hiring a Senior Planning Engineer to join our dynamic Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business unit. This is a key role in delivering complex substation projects that are critical to the UK’s energy transition and infrastructure resilience.

Location: Primarily based at our Bramford site near Ipswich, where we’re working on a major substation project. There is also flexibility to work from our Derby hub with travel.

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you’ll lead the development and management of high-impact construction programmes. Your role will bring:

• Strategic planning and programme oversight
• Advanced scheduling and risk analysis expertise
• Mentorship and support to our planning team
• Full lifecycle involvement—from early design through to commissioning

This is an opportunity to be part of a mission-critical project that helps build a smarter, greener energy network for the UK.

What you'll be doing

• Programme Development: Ensure all planning content complies with internal procedures and guidance.
• Scope & Constraints Analysis: Identify planning scope, major constraints, and contract requirements.
• Tender Planning: Lead the creation of strategic, optimised tender programmes and methodologies to support winning bids.
• Contract Programme Management: Produce, manage, and maintain contract programmes in collaboration with Planning/Project Leads.
• Critical Path & Change Control: Analyse and communicate critical paths, maintain baselines, and manage change control processes.
• Resource Planning: Optimise labour, equipment, and material usage to meet project goals and control costs.
• Contract Oversight: Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Provide strategic planning oversight and mentor junior planners to foster a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Data & KPI Reporting: Support the planning team in producing data and KPIs to track progress and inform decision-making.

Who we're looking for

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Leadership and conflict resolution capabilities
• Proficient in managing data and planning processes

Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project, and Excel
• Deep understanding of construction project management principles
• Expertise in NEC contracts, TRA, QSRA, and risk management methodologies
• Familiarity with tender and contract documentation

Experience

• Proven track record in planning and delivering complex construction programmes
• Experience leading planning efforts and mentoring teams
• Strong stakeholder management, including clients and subcontractors

Why work for us

We don't just build infrastructure--we build careers. Join us and benefit from:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Professional fees paid and clear pathways to chartership
• Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility
• Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies
• Opportunities to volunteer and make a real difference
• Access to industry-leading training and qualifications

About Us

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone. To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. 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. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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