Construction Planning Specialist: NEC3 & Primavera P6 Expert

Harvey Nash; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for an initial six month contract based in Scotland. The role is hybrid, with an office in Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen.

Candidates will have proven Primavera P6 expertise on large construction or infrastructure projects, NEC3 contract experience, and a solid understanding of construction methodologies and site execution. A driving licence is essential for on-site visits, with background in Energy, Capital Projects, Water, defence or

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer using Primavera P6 on large scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• A solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site execution, gained through hands-on experience with multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Practical experience working under NEC3/FIDIC contracts, including assessing delay impacts, change events, and contractor claims.
• Expertise in reviewing complex programmes and ensuring quality.
• Demonstrated ability to use Primavera P6 to build and manage complex, logic-linked construction programmes
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• A clear track record of specific projects you’ve supported, with defined roles, responsibilities, and client or contractor organisations that demonstrate your ability to deliver in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction-focused project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Review contractor schedules for compliance and integrity, identifying delays and risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Lead Primavera P6 scheduling on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ensuring logical linkages and programme integrity.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

NEC3 contracts

Stakeholder management

MS Office 365

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC3

Job description

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for an initial six month contract based in Scotland. The role is hybrid, with an office in Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen.

Candidates will have proven Primavera P6 expertise on large construction or infrastructure projects, NEC3 contract experience, and a solid understanding of construction methodologies and site execution. A driving licence is essential for on-site visits, with background in Energy, Capital Projects, Water, defence or