About The Role
Job Title: Planner – Civil Engineering
Location: Motherwell – Limited travel to Peterhead, Aberdeenshire from April 2027 to work on site.
Project Type: Building Works for a HVDC converter station – ASTI
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
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At Balfour Beatty, we shape infrastructure that underpins daily life and drives the transition to a greener future. We are delivering the ASTII Energy Project in the North East of Scotland and are looking for a Planner with Structures/Build experience to join our team.
This is a career‑defining opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s landmark energy projects, reporting directly into the Planning Manager and working alongside some of the industry’s leading professionals.
This role is ideal for someone who has moved from site as an engineer/agent to now looking for a career in planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop supposë – manage and maintain detailed construction programmes from tender through to completion.
* Ensure programme content complies with planning procedures99564 and guidance.
* Analyse and report on পেল রপস, risks, and opportunities.
* Support project delivery teams with sequencing, resource planning, and performance tracking.
* Produce clear planning deliverables – including schedules, reports, planning philosophy and KPIs – to support successful delivery.
* Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders to keep this ambitious project on track.
Who we’re looking for
* Proven experience as a Planner with construction experience.
* Preferable site to planning experience.
* Strong working knowledge of project planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta or MS Project.
* Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and resource management.
* Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
Why join us?
* Be part of a transformational energy project contributing to the UK’s low‑carbon future.
* Enjoy flexibility – you can be based Scotland‑wide or in the Central Belt, with travel to Peterhead required from April 2027 onwards.
* Access career development opportunities with clear pathways for progression.
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* Work in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Benefits
* Smart working – flexible staggered start and finish times, up to 40 % remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
* Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeksurwa full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
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* Pension, share‑incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Professional and Personal Development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty provide incredible opportunities at all career stages. We encourage and empower employees to take control of their career and explore the part of the business they want to work in and the role that is right bufins for them. We actively encourage open communication throughout the year about well‑being, development and career opportunities.
We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Our 70:20:10 learning approach means 70 % learning on the job, 20 % learning from those around you, and 10 % formal training courses and learning events.
About Us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right the first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including الشرطة, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, and have signed the Audeliss and Involve letters to vigilance our commitment to
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