Project Planner

Randstad Cpe London; Elgin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Elgin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to manage major projects. You will lead project planning from initiation to completion, ensuring efficient programming and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has strong Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project skills, along with a proven track record in civil infrastructure. This role fosters a collaborative environment and requires mentoring junior planners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects from initiation to completion within civil infrastructure or construction.
• Strong understanding of planning principles and techniques.
• Experience managing progress updates and subcontractor programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities from initiation to completion.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Monitor project progress and produce accurate monthly reports.

Skills

Project planning

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Experience in civil infrastructure or construction

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Planner - Civil Infrastructure | Elgin | Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure organisation based in Elgin. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of major projects from initiation through to completion, working in a collaborative and client-facing environment.

Location: Elgin (office/site-based 4 days per week)
Sector: Civil Infrastructure / Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning activities across all stages - from initiation through to completion.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project programmes using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring works are planned efficiently using norms and output sheets.
• Monitor project progress and produce accurate monthly reports, identifying and managing variances.
• Evaluate programmes, identify critical paths, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery schedules.
• Manage subcontractor programmes, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and milestones.
• Interpret and manage programmes under NEC (or similar) contracts from a contractual perspective.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, to communicate progress and resolve programme issues.
• Mentor and support junior planners, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development within the team.

About You

• Proven experience delivering projects from initiation to completion within the civil infrastructure or construction sector.
• Stable employment history demonstrating consistent delivery and commitment.
• Strong understanding of planning principles and techniques, including output-based planning and resource loading.
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel (practical P6 skills will be assessed at interview).
• Experience managing progress updates, monthly reporting cycles, and subcontractor programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working in client-facing roles.
• Demonstrated experience under NEC or similar contract forms.
• Ability to lead by example, mentor junior team members, and contribute to a high-performing project delivery team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Qualifications

• Other