Senior Planner

nexos; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexos in Aberdeen is seeking a Senior Planner to deliver high-quality planning services across contracts and projects, providing insight through schedules, forecasting, resource planning, progress analysis, and reporting.

Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Controls, and client stakeholders to keep projects on track, identify risks and opportunities, and drive informed decision‑making that supports delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience operating in a Senior Planner position.
• Experience managing plans throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation through to close‑out.
• Experience working within engineering, energy, construction, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Performance Reporting & Controls
• Stakeholder Engagement

Skills

Advanced planning

Excel reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership & mentoring

Attention to detail

Prioritization under pressure

Education

HNC or higher qualification

Job description

Plan the Future. Drive Project Success. Build Your Career with Nexos.

Are you an experienced Planner looking for the next step in your career with a business that’s shaping the future of energy, engineering, and infrastructure?

At Nexos, we’re delivering innovative engineering, construction, maintenance, and asset management solutions across some of the UK’s most exciting projects. As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a talented Senior Planner to join our Aberdeen team and play a central role in ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and successfully.

This is more than a planning role. It’s an opportunity to become a trusted advisor to project teams and clients, influence key business decisions, and work on complex projects where your expertise makes a genuine difference.

Why Join Nexos?

At Nexos, we’re committed to creating an environment where people can thrive. We believe our success comes from the expertise, passion, and commitment of our people, which is why we invest in their development and provide opportunities to grow their careers.

When you join Nexos, you’ll benefit from:

• Working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile engineering and energy projects
• Being part of a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to industry-leading project controls systems and technologies
• A culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• The chance to make a real impact on project performance and business success
• A company that values teamwork, accountability, and delivering excellence for clients

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you’ll be responsible for delivering a high-quality planning service across key contracts and projects. You’ll provide valuable insight into project performance through detailed schedules, forecasting, resource planning, progress analysis, and reporting.

Working closely with Project Managers, Project Controls teams, and client stakeholders, you’ll ensure projects remain on track while identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives that support successful delivery.

Your ability to transform complex project data into meaningful information will help drive informed decision‑making across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Performance Reporting & Controls
• Stakeholder Engagement

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive and motivated planning professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced project environment and takes pride in delivering high‑quality work.

• Minimum three years’ experience operating in a Senior Planner position.
• Experience managing plans throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation through to close‑out.
• Experience working within engineering, energy, construction, or industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher qualification preferred.

Key Skills

• Advanced planning and scheduling expertise
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and support others
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work at the heart of project delivery within a growing and ambitious business. You’ll be trusted to provide the insights that keep projects on track, influence key stakeholders, and contribute to the successful execution of major engineering and energy projects.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your career can grow, and your work has a direct impact on business success, Nexos could be the perfect next step.

Join Nexos

At Nexos, we’re building a team of talented people who are passionate about delivering exceptional results. If you’re ready to take ownership, drive performance, and help shape the future of project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.