Project Planner (Energy Infrastructure)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Yearly bonuses

Private medical

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Project Planner in Edinburgh with experience in civil engineering and energy projects. You will own and manage detailed project programmes from tender through construction, ensuring alignment with scope and contractual targets.

Key duties include NEC3/NEC4 compliance, resource and cost forecasting, procurement coordination, and providing clear programme updates. NEC experience and Primavera P6 proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing detailed project programmes from tender through construction.
• Proficient with NEC3/NEC4 requirements and contractual obligations.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and related scheduling tools.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes across tender and construction phases.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures aligned with project scope.
• Ensure programmes are compliant with NEC3 and NEC4 requirements.
• Identify delay drivers and maintain programme records to support entitlement claims.
• Visiting sites where required.
• Monday to Friday, 8-5 with a minimum of 3 days on the office.

Skills

Project planning

NEC3/NEC4 processes

Energy infrastructure experience

Primavera P6

MS Project

NEC4 programming

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

£50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid + 25 Days Holiday + Yearly Bonuses + Private Medical + Production

Edinburgh

Are you a Project Planner, with experience in Civil Engineering and Energy Projects, looking to join a growing, yet well-established contractor?

On offer is the opportunity to join an innovative, sustainability-focused, owner-managed civil engineering contractor operating across multiple sectors. The company operates as both a Principal and Subcontractor, with recent expansion into the energy market.

You will take ownership of developing and managing detailed project programmes from tender through to construction, ensuring they align with project scope, contractual requirements and delivery targets.

You will also support NEC3/NEC4 programme requirements, resource and cost forecasting, procurement and design coordination, providing clear programme updates to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

This role would suit a Project Planner with experience working across Energy Infrastructure projects.

The Role

• Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes across tender and construction phases
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures aligned with project scope
• Ensure programmes are compliant with NEC3 and NEC4 requirements
• Identify delay drivers and maintain programme records to support entitlement claims
• Visiting sites where required
• Monday to Friday, 8-5 with a minimum of 3 days on the office

The Person

• Experience working as Project Planner within an Energy environment
• Background adhering to NEC 3 and NEC 4 processes
• Experience using Primavera P6
• Degree or similar in Civil Engineering or related field

Reference Number: BBBH26992e

Keywords: Construction Planner, Project Planner, Construction Planning, Project Controls, Civil Engineering, Energy Projects, NEC3, NEC4, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, ASTA Powerproject, WBS, Work Breakdown Structure, Programme Management, Project Programmes, Critical Path Analysis, Delay Analysis, Compensation Events, Extension of Time, Change Management, Risk Management, Programme Risk, Resource Planning, Cost Forecasting, S-Curves, Histograms, Procurement Planning, Design Coordination, Commercial Awareness, Construction Management, CSCS, Project Controls, Glasgow, Edinburgh

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.