Senior Planning Engineer

Description and requirements

• A t 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.
• We are currently looking for a Senior Planning Engineer who will work with the Pl anning 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 main project programme, performance indicators and progress records, deliver collaborative planning and short-term programmes and prepare programme submission documents.
• Work with project team and suppliers to produce and maintain collaborative look-ahead programmes that align with the main programme.
• Maintain programme and interpret outputs, then work with 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.
• We are looking for:
• Construction experience and technical understanding of engineering principles, construction techniques and best practices.