Planner

Balfour Beatty plc; Melbost; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Planner to join our team on the Isle of Lewis, supporting the ASTI programme and Scotland's electricity transmission network. The role rewards practical site knowledge with a move into project planning, offering exposure to Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and MS Project.

You will work with construction and planning professionals to develop realistic programmes, monitor progress and help deliver major infrastructure on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Site-based experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, energy or related construction.
• Moved into planning or gained planning responsibilities from site role.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations.
• Experience contributing to construction programmes and progress updates.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret project information and communicate clearly.
• Excellent organization and time-management.
• Willingness to develop planning software skills such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure programmes reflect realistic construction sequences and resources.
• Support short-, medium-, and contract programmes.
• Monitor progress against baselines and flag delays, risks, opportunities.
• Review critical path and communicate findings to the team.
• Gather progress data from site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Produce updates, reports, presentations and planning information.
• Assist with resource planning across labour, plant and materials.
• Support change control and maintain planning records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve coordination and delivery.

Skills

Site-based experience

Planning responsibilities

Construction methodology

Excel

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Planner

Location: Isle of Lewis - Stornoway

Company: Balfour Beatty

Project: ASTI

Build on your site experience and develop your career in planning

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Planner to join our team on the Isle of Lewis, supporting the delivery of the ASTI programme—a major investment in Scotland’s electricity transmission network.

This opportunity is particularly suited to someone who has developed strong practical experience in a site-based construction role and has recently moved, or is looking to move, into project planning.

You may currently be working as a Site Engineer, Section Engineer, Sub Agent, Site Agent or Construction Manager and have gained some experience supporting programmes, producing short-term plans or monitoring progress. Your understanding of how work is delivered on site will allow you to create realistic, practical programmes that support the successful delivery of the project.

Working alongside experienced planning and project professionals, you will develop your technical planning capabilities while contributing valuable construction and site knowledge

What you'll be doing

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes in collaboration with the construction, engineering, design, procurement and commercial teams
• Using your site experience to ensure programmes reflect realistic construction sequences, methodologies and resource requirements
• Supporting the production of short-term, medium-term and contract programmes
• Monitoring progress against agreed baselines and identifying potential delays, risks and opportunities
• Reviewing the project’s critical path and communicating findings to the project team
• Gathering progress information from site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Producing programme updates, progress reports, presentations and planning information
• Supporting programme change control and maintaining accurate planning records
• Assisting with resource planning across labour, plant, equipment and materials
• Working with project stakeholders to improve coordination and support timely project delivery
• Producing and analysing project data and key performance indicators
• Helping the project team identify appropriate corrective actions where performance differs from the programme

Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone with practical construction experience who has developed an interest in planning

You Should Have

• Previous site-based experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, energy or another relevant construction environment
• Recently moved into a planning position, or gained planning responsibilities as part of a site-based role
• A strong understanding of construction methodology, sequencing and site operations
• Experience contributing to construction programmes, short-term plans, progress updates or project reporting
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to interpret project information and communicate it clearly
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence working collaboratively with site teams and project stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Some experience of, or a willingness to develop your skills in, planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project

Formal planning experience is valuable, but we are equally interested in candidates who can combine practical site knowledge with the motivation to build a long-term career in project planning.

Why join the ASTI project?

The ASTI programme will play an important role in strengthening Scotland’s electricity transmission network and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining the project on the Isle of Lewis will give you the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programme
• Apply your practical site experience within a planning environment
• Learn from experienced planners and project professionals
• Develop your knowledge of Primavera P6 or other industry-standard planning systems
• Gain exposure to engineering, construction, procurement, commercial and stakeholder activities
• Build a clear career pathway within planning and project controls

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who understands how projects are delivered on site and is ready to take the next step in their planning career.

The responsibilities and candidate requirements have been adapted from the attached Planning role profile, including programme management, critical-path analysis, baseline control, resource planning and the use of P6, Asta or Microsoft Project.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier‑free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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