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Building contractor's Planning job Offer vs Energy sector Planning Offer

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kamran shah
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I've received 2 different offers for a planning role one is with building contractors for one year fixed term contract and the other one is with well known energy sector company as a permanant planning role..... i m really confused which one should i accept... need your help ... got 4 years building planning experience... 

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kamran shah
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Thanks Gary, quite good detail anwer of my Question.... yeah it's worth taking permanant offer... in terms of job security and training stuff...

Gary Whitehead
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Obviously a lot will depend on the money on offer, but apart from that:

-Relevant sector experience is probably the biggest factor when recruiting a planner, so someone with 10 years in construction will tend to earn more in construction jobs than those with 5yrs in construction and 5 in energy. Those with 5 in each though can obviously apply for jobs in both sectors, so has more opportunities.

-Good Energy planners tend to earn more than good construction planners, but it is harder to become a good energy planner as the projects tend to be more complex.

-The permanent role with a major company will probably come with lots of free training and mentoring, and more job security.