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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading civil engineering team focused on delivering key energy infrastructure projects across Scotland. These major developments are part of the ASTI onshore programme, supporting the transition to renewable energy.
The projects are located near Inverness. Initially, you will be based in regional offices located in the outskirts of Glasgow before transitioning to site-based roles in 2027. The scope includes the construction of new substations and HVDC converter stations to support Scotland's journey to net zero.
What's required?
As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will report to the Framework Planning Lead and be responsible for:
* Developing and maintaining detailed programmes in P6 from first principles, including resource loading
* Integrating and managing subcontractor and supplier programmes
* Interpreting information from tender and project documentation
* Understanding civil construction techniques and developing them into actionable programmes
* Collaborating with estimators and commercial teams on programme elements
* Producing clear narratives, phasing plans, and supporting documentation for tenders and live projects
* Owning the programme to drive successful delivery
* Using planning tools to clearly communicate plans to stakeholders
* Supporting operational teams with programme, risk, and commercial information
* Leading collaborative planning workshops with stakeholders and delivery partners
* Monitoring and reporting on project progress in line with contractual and internal requirements
* Managing changes and supporting commercial teams in programme analysis
* Evaluating subcontractor and supply chain schedules
* Complying with internal processes and systems
* Staying informed on latest construction methods
We're looking for someone with...
* Experience in planning under the NEC form of contract is preferred
* Minimum of 10 years' experience in planning roles for a tier 1 civil engineering contractor
* HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction preferred
* Proficiency with Primavera P6 is essential
* Proficiency with Excel and Power BI for reporting is advantageous
* Must be skilled with tender planning
* Commercially and contractually aware, with proven change management expertise
What’s in it for You?
* Competitive salary
* Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
* 8% matched pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* 26 days holiday + 2 wellbeing days + 1 volunteering day
* Family-friendly policies
* Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
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We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
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