Project Planner (Energy Infrastructure)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

25 days holiday

Yearly bonuses

Private medical

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Project Planner for energy infrastructure in Edinburgh. You will develop, monitor and maintain detailed project programmes from tender through construction, ensuring alignment with scope, contracts and delivery targets.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 experience, Primavera P6 proficiency, and a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent. Hybrid working with 25 days holiday and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Planner in energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 scheduling requirements.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 for project planning.
• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a related field.

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 when required.

Skills

Energy sector experience

NEC3/NEC4 processes

Programme development

Site visits

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Planner (Energy Infrastructure)

£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

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.