Planning Engineer

Contract Scotland Limited

Planning Engineer

£45k - 55k per year + plus benefits

Contract Scotland Limited, Cornton, Stirling

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 1 week ago, 22 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: J43532

Full Job Description

Join a leading civil contractor specialising in high voltage electrical engineering solutions!

With over a decade of excellence in the HV Cabling Industry and an unwavering commitment to safety, our client is expanding their team. They're seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join them on their journey of growth and innovation.

Operating across the UK and Europe, this role will involve exciting projects spanning the North of England and Scotland, requiring a willingness to travel.

As a Planning Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in:

  • Managing change impact on programme and progress.
  • Collaborating with bid teams to produce outline programmes for tenders.
  • Developing NEC compliant programmes from first principles.
  • Identifying contract requirements and constraints.
  • Monitoring progress, analysing schedules and cost information, and reporting findings to management.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A degree or HNC in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
  • Proven expertise as a Senior Planner/Planner on Civil and Power Projects.
  • Contractual awareness, preferably with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
  • Passion for promoting a safe working culture.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 software, with additional knowledge of Microsoft Project and other packages advantageous.
  • Must be willing to travel as required.

Our client offers flexible working arrangements, long-term job security, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to contribute to their success and grow with them, we want to hear from you!  Apply now with your CV or contact Karin Campbell on , quoting reference J43532, for more information.

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