Job Title: Senior Planning Engineer
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE) + comprehensive benefits package
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview
Red Sky Personnel is working with a leading, well-established civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects across the UK.
Our client is known for technical excellence, proactive delivery, and a strong collaborative culture. They operate across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure schemes and offer a supportive working environment that promotes professional development and work-life balance.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join the team at their Ipswich head office.
This is a key role supporting both pre-contract tender activity and live project delivery. The successful candidate will bring strong civil engineering site experience and the ability to develop practical, efficient construction programmes aligned with real-world buildability and sequencing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop detailed construction programmes reflecting efficient methodologies and project constraints.
Provide planning and methodology input into pre-construction and tender submissions.
Explore and evaluate alternative construction strategies alongside bid teams.
Produce supporting documentation and programme narratives for tender submissions.
Review subcontracted design packages for buildability and compliance.
Ensure all programmes comply with contractual, technical, and scheme-specific requirements.
Stay informed on industry developments, best practice, and planning innovations.
Candidate Requirements
Proven civil engineering/construction site experience within a delivery environment (essential).
Strong practical understanding of construction sequencing and methodology.
Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
Experience using planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Company pension (employer contribution up to 8%)
Hybrid working
25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase additional leave)
Structured training and development programmes
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Early finish on Fridays
Company social events and charity initiatives
Free on-site parking