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Planning Engineer Jobs in Birmingham

​Planning Engineer

A Planning Engineer is a senior level engineering position that is responsible for all aspects of a project, from conception to completion. People working as a Planning Engineer must have a wide range of skills, including project management and technical expertise, to ensure the success of large and complex projects.

The Planning Engineer position is a role that focuses on ensuring that production meets expected demand. They are responsible for forecasting and preparing materials, carrying out regular stock checks and inspecting the quality of new products.

A Planning Engineer is a key member of the project team, who works with other engineers to ensure the design meets client needs, whilst keeping within budget. The Planning Engineer is expected to be familiar with the concepts of project delivery and drawing to scale - whilst communicating effectively with others. Most employers will look for training in design and computer skills in addition to relevant qualifications such as an HNC/D or BSc (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.

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Birmingham

Birmingham is a metropolitan city located in the centre of the West Midlands and is the 2nd largest City in the United Kingdom. Birmingham has an inner-city population of around 1.1 million people and has more canals than Venice. Birmingham is influential in both Art and Music, being home to the internationally acclaimed Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Ballet and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Birmingham is one of the fastest growing cities in the world and was host to one of the best Commonwealth Games in 2022. This wide array of industry expertise makes Birmingham a very attractive place to work and has attracted many large businesses such as HSBC to open large offices in the city centre.

The main railway station is Birmingham New Street and is a great transport link to many locations including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Wigan and Manchester. Birmingham is served by several of the major motorways, M5, M6, M40 and the M42 making it very accessible for tourists and commuters alike. 

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