Job Description
JOB TITLE: Project Planner
Location: Scotland (home-based with travel as required)
Salary: £60,000 plus car allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Power, Utilities & Infrastructure
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About the Company
Our client is a leading provider of professional services across the power, utilities and infrastructure sectors. They deliver complex projects in high-voltage networks, rail, water and energy, working closely with clients to achieve safe, sustainable and cost-effective solutions. With a collaborative culture and strong focus on development, they offer a supportive environment where planners can contribute to major projects while progressing their careers.
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About the Role
As Project Planner you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining project programmes that align with contract requirements and client expectations. You will utilise critical path analysis, resource planning, cost management and productivity monitoring to ensure delivery against time, cost and quality targets. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
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The key requirements for this Project Planner role are:
- Develop and maintain baseline programmes for allocated projects in line with contracts and workscope
- Update project plans to reflect variations and communicate impacts to operational and commercial teams
- Monitor progress and productivity, producing reports such as histograms, S-curves and earned value analysis
- Work closely with Project Managers to undertake time and risk analysis throughout the project lifecycle
- Support bid activities and tender programmes in conjunction with the business development team
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure realistic, achievable and efficient programmes are in place
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Experience required for this Project Planner role are:
- Experience working on HV networks or major infrastructure projects (rail, nuclear, power, water)
- Practical knowledge of planning techniques across tendering and contract delivery
- Experience with planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta or Microsoft Project
- Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Completed craft apprenticeship or equivalent/higher qualification
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
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Package and Benefits of the Project Planner role:
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Up to £60,000 depending on experience
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Flexible working policy
- Wellbeing and volunteering days
- Ongoing personal and professional development
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