Construction Planner - Programme & Scheduling Lead

Balfour Beatty plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote where-

25 days annual leave pro rata

Family friendly policies (maternity/ad

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Planner in Peterhead to create, manage and maintain comprehensive project schedules across UK construction projects. You will ensure coordination between teams and help drive timely delivery while improving planning processes and resource allocation.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with experience using Primavera P6, Asta, MS Project and Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning activities for construction projects.
• Strong ability to interpret project data and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring compliance with planning standards and procedures.
• Collaborate at tender stage to establish sequencing and methodology.
• Produce planning outputs including programmes, reports and documentation.
• Manage and maintain the contract programme throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor critical path, identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain baselines and support change control processes.
• Assist in resource planning for labour, materials and equipment.
• Support subcontractor and stakeholder coordination.
• Analyse project data and KPIs to track progress and inform decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpreting project data

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Planner in Peterhead to create, manage and maintain comprehensive project schedules across UK construction projects. You will ensure coordination between teams and help drive timely delivery while improving planning processes and resource allocation.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with experience using Primavera P6, Asta, MS Project and Excel.