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Planning Engineer Jobs in Portsmouth

​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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​Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a port city in England within the south coast area, located on the shore of the English Channel. Portsmouth is known for its prehistoric ruins and beautiful coastline and has also been an important military harbour over many years, with a large Royal Navy base located there.

The engineering sector in Portsmouth is primarily focused on the shipbuilding industry. The city's shipyard employs more than 3,000 workers. However, over the past 20 years the sector has continued to grow rapidly with new technology and products being developed daily.

Portsmouth is well served by transport, with the nearest national railway station being Portsmouth and Southsea, which is about 5 miles from the city. Portsmouth is served by Junction 5 of the M275 motorway and has a number of other major roads within its boundaries.

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