Site Planner

Nrl; Edinbane; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL on the Isle of Skye is recruiting an experienced Site Planner / P6 Planner for a major electrical substation build. This hands-on, site-based role works closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager and construction teams to drive the construction programme and produce short-term look-ahead plans.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining schedules in Primavera P6, tracking progress, coordinating civil, electrical and commissioning activities, and providing regular updates.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience as a Site Planner or similar role on a construction site.
• Experience in substations/power infrastructure is desirable.
• Understanding of critical path, WBS and progress measurement.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Produce 4-week look-ahead programmes from the main schedule.
• Monitor site progress and highlight delays or risks.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
• Track activities including earthworks, equipment installation and cabling.

Skills

Primavera P6

Site planning

Construction scheduling

Coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Site Planner – Isle of Skye
The Role We are looking for an experienced Site Planner / P6 Planner to join a major electrical substation new-build project on the Isle of Skye.
This is a hands-on, site-based planning position working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, contractors and construction teams. You will be responsible for monitoring and driving the construction programme, producing short-term look-ahead plans and ensuring site activities remain aligned with the overall P6 schedule.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain construction and commissioning schedules using Primavera P6.
• Produce detailed 4-week look-ahead programmes from the main project schedule.
• Monitor site progress against programme and highlight delays or risks.
• Work closely with civil, electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure programme dependencies are understood.
• Track key activities including earthworks, civils, equipment installation, cable works and commissioning.
• Identify programme slippage and develop mitigation/recovery plans.
• Carry out site progress checks and incorporate actual progress into schedule updates.
• Provide regular programme updates to the Site Manager and Project Manager.
• Support progress meetings and drive accountability against agreed targets.
• Assist with resource loading, schedule analysis, change control and project reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Previous experience as a Site Planner, Project Planner, Construction Planner or Planning Engineer.
• Experience working within a construction/site environment.
• Electrical substation, transmission, distribution or power infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of civils and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of critical path, WBS, progress measurement and programme controls.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Comfortable working directly with site teams and contractors.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or similar would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Ideal Background Candidates with previous experience on substations, National Grid, SSEN, SPEN, HV/EHV transmission or major power infrastructure projects would be particularly well suited.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.