Planning Engineer - Utilities - #1664267

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Engineer to join our growing Power Transmission & Distribution business. This role will play a key part in delivering major infrastructure projects, supporting the UK’s energy network transformation.

Location: Derby or Birmingham 
Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution – Utilities / DNO
Travel: Primarily supporting projects in Birmingham (HS2), with regular site travel expected.
Smart Working: We offer a flexible hybrid working model, with 2–3 days per week based in the office or on-site.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring that the programme content is functionally compliant with the planning
  procedures and guidance.
• Tender: Develop and agree by collaboration a logical sequence and methodology
  ensuring that the most efficient design, procurement & construction strategy is
  adopted for the delivery of the works.
• Produce and document planning deliverables, including programs, planning
  philosophy, presentations, and reports. Also, generate the Tender Programme and supporting information in accordance with tender requirements.
• Contract: At the contract stage, the Planner is responsible for producing,
  managing, and maintaining the Contract Programme in accordance with planning
  procedures under the guidance of the Planning/Project Lead.
• Displaying and evaluating the project critical path and advise the project team of
  the results and any appropriate corrective action.
• Producing and maintaining project baselines and execute the change control
  process as appropriate.
• Resource Management: Skilled 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.
• 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

Skills:

• Analytical and problem solving
• Good understanding and management of data and processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Time Management
• Negotiation

Knowledge:

• Competent in project management tools and software like Excel, MS Project,
  Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction, including construction methodology,
  various phases, processes, and requirements, to facilitate effective project
  planning.
• Knowledge in project scheduling, including the ability to create, manage, and
  optimize project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Understanding of various forms of tender and contract documents, and
  specifications.
• Understanding of project management methodologies.
  Experience:
• Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and managing projects from
  initiation to completion using planning software like P6/Asta.
• Previous experience in managing relationships with project stakeholders,
  demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction or other sectors with transferable skills that align with
  the demands of the construction field.

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

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

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 worlds 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, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. 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 Action Plan in full on the Balfour Beatty website.

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. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found on the Balfour Beatty website.