Assistant Planning Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Planning Engineer to join their team in delivering large civil engineering projects across Scotland. This role is perfect for Civil Engineers looking to transition into planning, with opportunities for personal and professional development. The ideal candidate will bring at least 2 years of civil engineering experience and a strong understanding of planning techniques. The company values diversity and promotes a flexible working environment, ensuring that all employees can thrive. Join a team committed to building sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

8% matched pension contributions

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of UK-based civil engineering construction experience.
• Proficiency in planning software with training available.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning Engineer in developing detailed programmes.
• Prepare narratives and reports for tenders and projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering Construction Experience

Planning Software Proficiency

Effective Communication Skills

Logical Thinking

Organized Working Approach

Understanding of Planning Techniques

Tender Experience

Commercial Awareness

Education

HND in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

P6 Planning Software

Job description

BAM Nuttall is seeking to recruit an Assistant Planning Engineer to strengthen their existing team, delivering large civil engineering projects across Scotland. The role is suitable for Civil Engineers interested in transitioning into a planning role with training provided, or Assistant Planners seeking further development. Projects focus on energy infrastructure, including building substations and HVDC converter stations to support Scotland's transition to net zero. The position can be based out of Kilsyth (Glasgow), Inverness, or local project offices.

Your work environment

BAM promotes a flexible working policy and values diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. The company is committed to recruiting the best talent regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics.

Your mission

As an Assistant Planning Engineer, your responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the Planning Engineer in developing and maintaining detailed programmes in P6.
2. Assisting in managing sub-contractor programmes alongside own programmes.
3. Interpreting information from tender and project documentation.
4. Understanding civil construction techniques and developing them into workable programmes with support.
5. Coordinating with estimators and commercial teams on programme aspects.
6. Preparing narratives, phasing, reports, and documents for tenders and projects.
7. Using planning techniques and tools to communicate programmes effectively.
8. Communicating programme information, risks, and commercial issues to operational teams in various formats.
9. Participating in collaborative planning workshops with clients, teams, and subcontractors as required.
10. Monitoring project progress and compiling reports against requirements.
11. Assisting in analyzing changes in programmes and supporting commercial teams.
12. Evaluating supply chain and subcontract programmes.
13. Adhering to business processes and systems.
14. Keeping updated on the latest construction techniques.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

1. At least 2 years of UK-based civil engineering construction experience.
2. A qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
3. Proficiency in planning software (training available).
4. Effective communication skills.
5. Strong logical thinking and organized working approach.
6. Ability to work within challenging timescales.
7. Understanding of planning techniques.
8. Tender experience (advantageous).
9. Good commercial and contractual awareness.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include:

1. Family-friendly policies.
2. 8% matched pension contributions.
3. Life assurance.
4. 26 days holiday.
5. Opportunities for personal and professional development.

BAM Infrastructure is committed to equality of opportunity and supporting work-life balance.

Who are we?

We build for communities and future generations, leading towards a sustainable tomorrow. Our values—sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable, and ownership—drive us to achieve our ambitions today, tomorrow, and every day.