Principal Planning Manager

The STIC Framework for TfL consists of the "Whole Project Life Cycle" of the delivery process. This involves taking a project from feasibility all the way to Delivery and handover.
Discipline of work can vary from Highway, Structural upgrades, Tunnel refurbishments and Rail projects.
The projects are pure engineering, complex and challenging and require Key staff to support a successful outcome.
Successful candidates can expect to work in a close-knit team and in close collaboration with both key stakeholders, Client, and partners.
Innovation and especially carbon reduction, drives our projects and we're seen as key solution provider to assist the city in achieving its goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people, and the planet thrive., We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

· Civil Engineering related qualification (HNC, HND, BSc MSc, BEng, MEng).

· Minimum 5-10 years' experience delivering infrastructure projects including:

· Knowledge and experience of Highways Construction

· Knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical Construction.

· Knowledge and experience of highway structure repair and refurbishment.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· The ability to manage and control tasks

· Experience in some or all of the following:

· Complex Traffic Management

· Working within logistically constrained areas - urban environments.

· Knowledge and understanding of temporary works.

· Knowledge and understanding of a good range of highways structures disciplines.

· Hybrid working considered with typically 2-3 days per week, in the team's project office in Central London with visits to Client, Designer, and site

· Experience or working towards: Forensic scheduling analysis and 4D scheduling analysis ( training will be provided).

· Champions Sustainability Safety, Health and Environment by putting personal safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do and helping the environment and communities to thrive

· Having integrity by always doing the right thing in the right way

· Must be customer focused by striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting their needs, We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%.