Senior Planning Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site Allowances

Company Car

Subsistance Allowances

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Planning Manager in Elgin to lead strategic planning and scheduling for flagship construction projects within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.

You will drive best planning practices, mentor the planning team, and ensure timely delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and subcontractors. A strong background in complex projects and risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem‑solving focused on schedules and delivery.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Time Location software and MS Office.
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and scheduling across multiple construction projects.
• Drive best planning practices across the portfolio.
• Mentor and develop the planning team to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Identify planning scope, constraints and procurement/contract influences.
• Oversee development of programmes, reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Manage resources, contracts with subcontractors and data-driven progress tracking.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Scheduling

Leadership

Contract Management

Risk Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Time Location software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Planning Manager in Elgin to lead strategic planning and scheduling for flagship construction projects within the Power Transmission & Distribution sector.

You will drive best planning practices, mentor the planning team, and ensure timely delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and subcontractors. A strong background in complex projects and risk management is essential.