Tunnelling Planning Engineer - Scheduling & Risk

Strabag Belgium NV; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction engineering firm is seeking an experienced Planning professional to shape the future of tunnelling construction. Candidates should have a relevant degree and expertise in Planning software along with a solid background in construction environments. Responsibilities include preparing schedules, attending project meetings, reviewing work requirements, and monitoring project progress. This role promotes a work environment focused on safety, health, and sustainability, contributing to the company's goals of climate neutrality by 2040.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Construction / Engineering or appropriate professional qualification.
• Competence in appropriate Planning software.
• Experience within appropriate construction environments.
• Active experience of working with a wide range of planning techniques.
• A clear understanding and working knowledge of the commercial and contractual processes within the planning function.
• Ability to resource and cost load programmes and produce outputs to clearly demonstrate this information to others.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to project meetings.
• Undertake site visits to review site progress.
• Review the Employer’s Requirements, Contract Data and Works Information and highlight any deficiencies/omissions noted.
• Prepare and maintain detailed engineering, procurement and construction schedules.
• Contribute to assessment of programme risks and programme risk analysis.
• Produce reports and programme narratives to the defined project reporting requirements.
• Prepare short‑term programmes in conjunction with the project team.
• Provide advice to the project team of when it is likely that there will be delays to the critical path.

Job description

A leading construction engineering firm is seeking an experienced Planning professional to shape the future of tunnelling construction. Candidates should have a relevant degree and expertise in Planning software along with a solid background in construction environments. Responsibilities include preparing schedules, attending project meetings, reviewing work requirements, and monitoring project progress. This role promotes a work environment focused on safety, health, and sustainability, contributing to the company's goals of climate neutrality by 2040.