Substation Planning Engineer - EPC Scheduling (Glasgow)

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon in Glasgow seeks a highly experienced Planner or Planning Engineer to drive the schedules for a large substation project. You will develop, manage and deliver schedules using Primavera P6, aligning milestones with quality and safety standards to support successful project outcomes.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction, performing delay and risk analyses, and leading planning workshops to resolve conflicts and optimize timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer in EPC projects, preferably energy or substation sectors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and other planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 and other planning tools.
• Define project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables.
• Define and develop the WBS and work packages.
• Integrate engineering, procurement, and construction schedules into a master project schedule.
• Resource load the programme.
• Perform delay analysis and propose mitigation strategies.
• Act as a key interface between the client and internal teams regarding project planning.
• Facilitate planning workshops and meetings to resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize timelines.
• Perform Earned Value Management planning and monitoring.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure alignment of schedules.
• Perform impact analysis of changes to the project scope, timeline, or budget.
• Perform schedule risk analysis using Primavera Risk Analysis or similar software.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Linxon in Glasgow seeks a highly experienced Planner or Planning Engineer to drive the schedules for a large substation project. You will develop, manage and deliver schedules using Primavera P6, aligning milestones with quality and safety standards to support successful project outcomes.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction, performing delay and risk analyses, and leading planning workshops to resolve conflicts and optimize timelines.