Senior Tender Planner - (Closing date - 30/11/2025) at Esh Group in Bowburn, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

tender review

labour scheduling

programme presentation

traffic plans

risk schedule

logic planning

Thorough review of tender documentation to determine key information, e.g. project constraints which provide the foundation for tender programmes
Produce labour and plant schedules that reflect the nature of each individual project
Advise site team and/or senior management of areas of concern
Attend tender settlements and present the programme, preliminaries and logistical aspects
Produce phasing plans, traffic management plans and methodology diagrams to support tender reviews and quality questions
Meetings with subcontractors, designers and stakeholders to ensure accurate programme allowances, driving best value and innovative proposals
Liaise with the Bid/Technical Manager and tender teams and play a part in the successful conclusion of each tender opportunity
Contribute to the risk and opportunity schedule
Produce well-constructed and considered logic linked tender programmes built from first principle planning, with defined critical path and resource allocation
Develop skills of other planning staff
Attendance at site visits to ensure full understanding of proposed schemes

Requirements

microsoft project

primavera p6

civil engineering

leadership

hnc/degree

communication

Good communication skills written & face to face
Good analytical/logic skills
Excellent time management skills
Able to work on own initiative when required
Experienced user of Microsoft Project (Primary) and Primavera P6 (Secondary)
Minimum 5 years’ site leadership experience within Civil Engineering
Good planning and organisational skills
Confidence in attending Client interviews, mid tender briefings etc
Appropriate Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC / Degree etc.)
UK driving licence
First class attention to detail standards
Experience planning a range of Civil Engineering Schemes - values £0.5m - £10m

Benefits

Flexible ‘can do, will do’ attitude

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1980s

Founded in the

The company was established in the 1980s and has since grown to become a leader in the UK construction and engineering sectors.

With a commitment to delivering complex projects, the company operates across multiple industries including energy, water, residential, and infrastructure.
Known for taking on large-scale, challenging projects, the company excels in both public and private sector work.
Key areas of expertise include the design and delivery of infrastructure, heavy civil engineering, and large-scale commercial developments.
The company has a track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, even in the most challenging environments.
Notable projects include iconic developments in the transport, energy, and utilities sectors, with a particular focus on sustainable, future-proof solutions.
The company continues to grow, positioning itself as a key player in the ever-evolving construction landscape.

Culture + Values

Care
Trust
Integrity
Respect
Working Together

Environment + Sustainability

65% reduction

Carbon Emission Target

Aiming for a 65% reduction in business operating carbon emissions by 2034, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (waste, business travel, upstream transport, and staff commuting).

90% reduction

Carbon Neutral Goal

Aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, with remaining emissions offset using credible carbon removal methods.

84% reduction

Idling Time

An anti-idling campaign reduced idling time by 84% over a four-month trial, now rolling out across a 258-vehicle fleet.

150,000 litres

Fuel Savings

Hybrid generators, solar pods, or battery storage used on 16 sites between April and November 2024, saving over 150,000 litres of fuel (~470 tCO₂e).

Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 under the 'Even Greener' strategy.
Signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2023, committing to near-term and long-term targets.
Targeting a 5% reduction in business operating carbon by 2027.
100% of owned fleet to be fully electrified or lower carbon vehicles by 2035.
Introduced 'carbon champions' across divisions to trial and deploy low-carbon innovations.
Invested £1 million in nine new 32-tonne tipper wagons in 2023, improving carbon efficiency by 16% and saving 108 tCO₂e annually.

Inclusion & Diversity

Provides equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees, no discrimination tolerated
Supports increasing female participation in construction by promoting high-quality career guidance and challenging outdated sector perceptions
Inclusive working environment where employees are accepted for their differences and feel secure and happy

Articles

Our Specialisms

Facilities management

Constructing Local (social value strategy)

Role

Description

tender review

labour scheduling

programme presentation

traffic plans

risk schedule

logic planning

Thorough review of tender documentation to determine key information, e.g. project constraints which provide the foundation for tender programmes
Produce labour and plant schedules that reflect the nature of each individual project
Advise site team and/or senior management of areas of concern
Attend tender settlements and present the programme, preliminaries and logistical aspects
Produce phasing plans, traffic management plans and methodology diagrams to support tender reviews and quality questions
Meetings with subcontractors, designers and stakeholders to ensure accurate programme allowances, driving best value and innovative proposals
Liaise with the Bid/Technical Manager and tender teams and play a part in the successful conclusion of each tender opportunity
Contribute to the risk and opportunity schedule
Produce well-constructed and considered logic linked tender programmes built from first principle planning, with defined critical path and resource allocation
Develop skills of other planning staff
Attendance at site visits to ensure full understanding of proposed schemes

Requirements

microsoft project

primavera p6

civil engineering

leadership

hnc/degree

communication

Good communication skills written & face to face
Good analytical/logic skills
Excellent time management skills
Able to work on own initiative when required
Experienced user of Microsoft Project (Primary) and Primavera P6 (Secondary)
Minimum 5 years’ site leadership experience within Civil Engineering
Good planning and organisational skills
Confidence in attending Client interviews, mid tender briefings etc
Appropriate Civil Engineering Qualification (HNC / Degree etc.)
UK driving licence
First class attention to detail standards
Experience planning a range of Civil Engineering Schemes - values £0.5m - £10m

Benefits

Flexible ‘can do, will do’ attitude

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1980s

Founded in the

The company was established in the 1980s and has since grown to become a leader in the UK construction and engineering sectors.

With a commitment to delivering complex projects, the company operates across multiple industries including energy, water, residential, and infrastructure.
Known for taking on large-scale, challenging projects, the company excels in both public and private sector work.
Key areas of expertise include the design and delivery of infrastructure, heavy civil engineering, and large-scale commercial developments.
The company has a track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, even in the most challenging environments.
Notable projects include iconic developments in the transport, energy, and utilities sectors, with a particular focus on sustainable, future-proof solutions.
The company continues to grow, positioning itself as a key player in the ever-evolving construction landscape.

Culture + Values

Care
Trust
Integrity
Respect
Working Together

Environment + Sustainability

65% reduction

Carbon Emission Target

Aiming for a 65% reduction in business operating carbon emissions by 2034, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions (waste, business travel, upstream transport, and staff commuting).

90% reduction

Carbon Neutral Goal

Aiming for a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, with remaining emissions offset using credible carbon removal methods.

84% reduction

Idling Time

An anti-idling campaign reduced idling time by 84% over a four-month trial, now rolling out across a 258-vehicle fleet.

150,000 litres

Fuel Savings

Hybrid generators, solar pods, or battery storage used on 16 sites between April and November 2024, saving over 150,000 litres of fuel (~470 tCO₂e).

Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 under the 'Even Greener' strategy.
Signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2023, committing to near-term and long-term targets.
Targeting a 5% reduction in business operating carbon by 2027.
100% of owned fleet to be fully electrified or lower carbon vehicles by 2035.
Introduced 'carbon champions' across divisions to trial and deploy low-carbon innovations.
Invested £1 million in nine new 32-tonne tipper wagons in 2023, improving carbon efficiency by 16% and saving 108 tCO₂e annually.

Inclusion & Diversity

Provides equal opportunities and equal pay for all employees, no discrimination tolerated
Supports increasing female participation in construction by promoting high-quality career guidance and challenging outdated sector perceptions
Inclusive working environment where employees are accepted for their differences and feel secure and happy

Articles

Our Specialisms

Facilities management

Constructing Local (social value strategy)