Building a sustainable tomorrow
We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Planning Engineer to lead the planning on the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Construction Framework. The role will require the planning of works to upgrade research stations and facilities in Antarctica including construction of a new Hangar building, new Operations building, future renewables projects, dismantling of existing facilities and overall replacement of the research station and move to carbon net zero stations over 9+ years framework contract.
The role also offers the opportunity to visit Antarctica as part of the planning effort.
Your work environment
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BAM operates a flexible working policy
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This role is predominantly based in the BAS headquarters in Cambridge but flexible / hybrid proposals will be considered.
Your mission
As a Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
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Developing and maintaining detailed programmes in P6 from first principles including resource loading.
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Integration and management of sub-contractor programmes with our own.
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Assimilate and interpret information from tender and project documentation.
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Understand civil construction techniques and developing them into a working programme.
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Coordinate with estimators and commercial teams on all programme aspects.
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Compile concise narratives, phasing, reports and supporting documents for input into quality submissions for tenders and projects.
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Take ownership of the programme to drive project delivery.
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Utilise a number of planning techniques and tools to communicate the programme effectively.
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Contribute, support and communicate programme information, risk and commercial issues to operational teams in a variety of formats.
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Produce and chair collaborative planning workshops with clients, operational teams and subcontractors (depending on Project requirements).
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Update and monitor project progress, compile reports against project and contract requirements.
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Introduce and analyse change in programmes and support the commercial teams.
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Evaluate supply chain and subcontract programmes.
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Comply with business processes and systems.
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Maintain awareness of latest construction techniques.
Who are we looking for?
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Experience within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with a partnering approach with the customer
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Experience of delivering programme under the NEC form of contract is preferable.
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Must have at least 3 + years’ construction experience (Civils / Building) and will require the ability to communicate and manage own workload.
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A qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level or equivalent is preferred but not essential
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Competent in the use of various planning software, P6 is a must.
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A demonstrable ability to develop, own and drive programmes.
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The ability to communicate effectively with all parties.
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Comfortable in presenting and client facing situations.
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Can demonstrate experience of working closely with site construction teams and understanding of each "customer's" programme requirements.
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A clear ability for logical thinking and working in an ordered fashion.
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The ability to work to often challenging timescales.
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Understanding of 4D planning techniques and software including Synchro Pro (4D)
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Experience in producing summary construction or project control information in excel and Power BI would be an advantage
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Tender experience would be an advantage.
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Good commercial and contractual acumen.
What’s in it for you?
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Competitive salary
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A wide range of family-friendly policies
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Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
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8 % matched pension contributions
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Private healthcare
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Life assurance
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26 days holiday
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2 wellbeing days
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1 volunteering day
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Personal and professional development
BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Jonathan Schulte, Recruitment Manager, BAM Nuttall Ltd, m: 07717 227890 / Email: jonathan.schulte@bam.com
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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