Senior Planning Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to join their dynamic team in Scotland. This role is pivotal in delivering large-scale civil engineering projects focused on renewable energy infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, managing multiple projects while utilizing advanced planning tools like P6. The company values diversity and promotes work-life balance, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With competitive benefits and a commitment to sustainability, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering sector.

Benefits

8% matched pension contributions

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Family-friendly policies

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of planning experience, preferably with NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and develop programmes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed programmes in P6 with resource loading.
• Lead collaborative planning workshops with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

P6 Planning Software

Project Management

Civil Construction Techniques

Excel

Power BI

Tendering

Change Management

Education

HND in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

P6

Job description

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Senior Planning Engineer at BAM Nuttall

BAM Nuttall is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Engineer to join our ASTI onshore team. You will play a key role in delivering large civil engineering projects that provide critical infrastructure for renewable developments across Scotland, near Inverness-shire and along the Moray coast. The role involves working from regional offices in Inverness and Kilsyth, with site visits during project delivery. The projects focus on energy infrastructure, including building substations and HVDC converter stations to support Scotland's transition to net zero.

Your work environment

BAM promotes flexible working and values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, disability, or other characteristics.

Your mission

Reporting to the Framework Planning Lead, your responsibilities include:

1. Developing and maintaining detailed programmes in P6, including resource loading.
2. Managing sub-contractor and supplier programmes alongside our own.
3. Interpreting tender and project documentation.
4. Understanding civil construction techniques and translating them into workable programmes.
5. Coordinating with estimators and commercial teams on programme aspects.
6. Preparing narratives, phasing, reports, and supporting documents for tenders and projects.
7. Owning the programme to ensure project delivery.
8. Using planning tools and techniques to communicate effectively.
9. Sharing programme, risk, and commercial information with operational teams.
10. Leading collaborative planning workshops with clients and subcontractors.
11. Monitoring progress and compiling reports.
12. Managing changes in programmes and supporting commercial teams.
13. Assessing supply chain and subcontractor programmes.
14. Adhering to business processes and systems.
15. Staying updated on construction techniques.

Who are we looking for?

Preferred candidates will have experience with NEC contracts, at least 5 years in planning, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A Civil Engineering/Construction qualification to HND level or equivalent is preferred but not essential. Proficiency in P6 planning software is required. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to develop and manage programmes, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with site teams. Experience with Excel, Power BI, tendering, and change management within NEC contracts is advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include family-friendly policies, 8% matched pension contributions, life assurance, 26 days holiday, and opportunities for personal and professional development. BAM Infrastructure is committed to equality and work-life balance.

Who are we?

We build for communities and future generations, leading towards a sustainable tomorrow with values of sustainability, inclusivity, collaboration, reliability, and ownership.