Planning Engineer

Harvey Nash; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for an initial six-month contract in Scotland, with hybrid options near Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen. The role focuses on developing and managing construction-focused project schedules using Primavera P6, under NEC3 contracts.

You will review contractor schedules, identify delays and risks, implement mitigation strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. A driving licence is essential due to site visits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning scheduling for large construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 contracts and how they affect timelines and change events.
• Ability to review contractor schedules for compliance and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage construction-focused project schedules using Primavera P6 across the full lifecycle.
• Review contractor schedules, assess delays, and implement mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure schedule integrity under NEC3 guidelines.

Skills

Primavera P6

NEC3

Construction scheduling

Stakeholder management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Engineer – initial six month contract.

• Hybrid to an office in Scotland; Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen
• Daily rate of £500 - £600 a day
• Background in Energy, Capital Projects, Water, defence or utilities highly regarded
• Must have experience of NEC3 and Primavera P6
• Driving Licence also essential due to the remote location of site visits

We are looking for:

An experienced Project Planner with strong expertise in developing and managing construction-focused project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle.

Adept at reviewing contractor schedules for compliance and integrity, identifying delays and risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.

• 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.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and solid knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite