Overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading civil engineering team 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 on 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.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain detailed programmes in P6 from first principles, including resource loading
* Integrate and manage subcontractor and supplier programmes
* Interpret information from tender and project documentation
* Understand civil construction techniques and develop them into actionable programmes
* Collaborate with estimators and commercial teams on programme elements
* Produce clear narratives, phasing plans, and supporting documentation for tenders and live projects
* Own the programme to drive successful delivery
* Use planning tools to clearly communicate plans to stakeholders
* Support operational teams with programme, risk, and commercial information
* Lead collaborative planning workshops with stakeholders and delivery partners
* Monitor and report on project progress in line with contractual and internal requirements
* Manage changes and support commercial teams in programme analysis
* Evaluate subcontractor and supply chain schedules
* Comply with internal processes and systems
* Stay informed on latest construction methods
What we're looking for
* 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
Legal Information: 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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