Assistant Planner - Civil Engineering
Location: Scotland Wide – role and location based on planner skill-set and home location; some roles may require working away from home.
Company: Balfour Beatty
What you’ll be doing
Project Based
* Assisting the Project Planner with monthly progress updates and progress reporting.
* Considering methods of construction, sequencing and programme logic and advising the Project Planner.
* Preparing short‑term programmes and supporting information for review.
* Reconciling direct and subcontract plant & labour along with major materials and assisting with Project Control information.
* Assisting the Project Team to timely deliver projects and improve productivity, performance and safety.
Win Business Based
* Work with the Planning Lead & Bid Manager to assist with the planning function for a wide range of civils tenders.
* Assist with identifying scope, constraints, risk and contract requirements.
* Consider methods of construction, temporary works requirements, sequencing and programme logic in agreement with the Planning Lead.
* Interface with third parties and supply chain to develop proposals.
* Agree major quantities, outputs and factors affecting the programme.
* Support the Lead Planner at Tender Settlement Meetings.
* Assist with preparation of planning deliverables including tender programmes, planning philosophy, presentations and reports.
* Support Project‑Based planning requirements on live projects.
Who we’re looking for
* Early‑career graduate wishing to pursue a career as a Planner, typically Graduate Engineer to site engineer level.
* Understanding of construction methods, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
* Training will be provided in planning techniques and software such as Primavera P6, Elecosoft Asta and/or Microsoft Project.
* Understanding of various methods of planning, programming and progress monitoring.
* Effective communication, engagement & motivation skills to drive career development.
Benefits
* Smart working: staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
* Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Legal and EEO Statements
Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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