Skanska
Senior Planning Engineer

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Description and Requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work, and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities, and partners to shape a better society.
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work, and spend their valuable time. We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles, and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.
You will be working in the infrastructure OU where our team brings design, build, and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
Role
We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Engineer who will work with the Planning Manager to develop, maintain, and update the project programme for the Lower Thames Crossing.
As the Senior Planning Engineer, you will:
- Plan sections of the project from first principles, working with design and delivery teams as appropriate. Develop plans and programmes that can be delivered safely, efficiently, and reliably.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the main project programme, performance indicators, and progress records, deliver collaborative planning and short-term programmes, and prepare programme submission documents.
- Work with the project team and suppliers to produce and maintain collaborative look-ahead programmes that align with the main programme.
- Maintain the programme and interpret outputs, then work with the project team to identify and implement solutions, drive efficiencies, eliminating waste and reasons for delay.
- Communication of the programme to our customers, internal and external, in a style that suits their needs.
- Assist with the development of planners and assistant planners.
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Requirements
We are looking for:
- Construction experience and technical understanding of engineering principles, construction techniques, and best practices.
- Understanding of various forms of construction documents, contracts, and specifications.
- Experience in both design and construction phase planning, ideally while working for a construction contractor.
- Experience of various methods of planning, programming, and progress monitoring.
- Understanding of risk and opportunity management with particular reference to planning/programming.
- Understanding of the construction market, methods of construction, plant, equipment, and labor requirements.
- Relevant CSCS Card


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Benefits
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants, and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible Working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing Date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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General Information
City/town: Thurrock
Job field: Construction
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 6567
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