Senior Planning Engineer - Scotland - Fort Augustus

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Power Transmission & Distribution sector seeks a Senior Planning Engineer to manage complex projects across Scotland. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid leave and family-friendly policies. Candidates should be proficient in Primavera P6 with significant experience in large construction projects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days paid annual leave

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Competent Primavera P6 user, preferably within Power Transmission projects.
• Significant operational experience of complex large construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning and monitoring of all activities within the project programmes.
• Ensuring the delivery of weekly and monthly programme reports.
• Identifying programme risks and proposing mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Project Management

Change Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business based on the Isle of Skye, working 3 days per week onsite.

You will work on various OHL, Underground Cabling, and Substation projects across Scotland, with project values up to £100m. The role can be based in our Motherwell or Aberdeen office, with onsite work up to 3 days per week when construction begins, along with site visits and some homeworking opportunities.

We are open to sector experience, but all applicants should be accomplished P6 Planners with knowledge of Project Controls.

Hours: 37.5

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for:

1. Supporting the planning and monitoring of all activities within the project programmes.
2. Ensuring the delivery of weekly and monthly programme reports in line with the project reporting timetable.
3. Maintaining an accurate, fully logically linked programme in line with contract requirements.
4. Participating in the development of the planning team and promoting best practices.

Key Responsibilities (For all major and complex programmes)

1. Planning, structuring, and leading the planning of the project programme of works.
2. Managing the interface between the programme and operational staff through structured meetings, programme, and progress reporting.
3. Highlighting dependencies and interfaces between stakeholders.
4. Identifying programme risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
5. Identifying programme opportunities and proposing capture strategies.
6. Maintaining a fully logically linked Primavera P6 project programme.
7. Ensuring the schedule is resourced (plant and personnel) and updated to reflect modifications in execution strategy, working closely with the project delivery team.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Competent Primavera P6 user, preferably within Power Transmission projects.
• Significant operational experience of complex large construction projects.
• Proven experience of Project Management methodology.
• Proven ability to work with engineering/operational teams to capture real-time progress.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in an NEC3 contract environment.
• Experience mentoring junior planning staff.
• Experience of Change Management techniques.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Why join us?

In addition to meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, paid leave, pension schemes, and more. Key benefits include:

• Smart working with up to 40% remote options.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity/paternity leave.
• Additional benefits like share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with various electricity network owners and operators, providing technical engineering solutions across the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations, and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility to design, construction, and maintenance, our in-house experts support some of the UK's most ambitious power projects.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital for a successful, happy workplace. Through our strategies and memberships, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to supporting applicants with disabilities.