Senior Planner

Search; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland is seeking a Senior Planner to lead energy transmission projects. You will develop detailed work programmes, mentor your team, and ensure project efficiency. Applicants should hold an HND in Civil Engineering and have essential planning experience with main contractors. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000-£80,000, company car or allowance, annual bonus, and more.

Benefits

Salary between £65,000-£80,000 DOE

Company Car or Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level or equivalent.
• Experience in an operational role as a Section Engineer/Sub-Agent preferred.
• Experience in a planning role with a main contractor essential.
• Experience in the energy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed programmes in P6.
• Support and mentor the wider planning team.
• Review drawings and produce material take-offs.

Skills

P6

MS Project

Understanding of NEC contracts

Education

HND in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

Time chainage software

Job description

Senior Planner

Glasgow / Inverness

Join an established, reputable Civil Engineering Contractor where you will play a key role in delivering energy transmission projects in North Scotland.

This role requires a 'hands on' individual who likes to be heavily involved in a project from day 1. You will lead the development of detailed programmes in P6, support and mentor the wider planning team, review drawings and produce material take-offs to calculate activity duration.

This role will involve travel to Inverness at times; living away and subsistence are paid if travelling.

What's on offer:

• Salary of between £65,000- £80,000 DOE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private healthcare

What you'll need:

• A qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction to HND level or equivalent.
• Experience of working in an operational role as a Section Engineer/Sub-Agent preferable.
• Experience of working for a main contractor in a planning role essential.
• Experience of working in the energy sector preferred.
• Experience of working with P6 and MS Project.
• Experience of using time chainage software is desirable but not essential.
• A good understanding of NEC contracts.

Equal opportunities statement

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.