Construction Project Planner – Civil Engineering & Energy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Project Planner to join a leading Civil Engineering contractor operating across Scotland and England within the Energy, Infrastructure, and Residential sectors.

With a strong reputation for self-delivery, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships, the business continues to expand across the energy sector while diversifying its project portfolio across major civil engineering works.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure and energy projects, working closely with operational, commercial, and estimating teams to drive programme performance and project success.

The role will report directly to the Operations Manager and work collaboratively with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, and Estimating teams across both tender and live project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and maintain detailed project programmes for tender and construction phases.
Produce Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned with project scope and delivery strategy.
Ensure all programmes are fully compliant with NEC3 & NEC4 contractual requirements.
Support programme acceptance processes with clients and key stakeholders.
Assess programme impacts associated with changes and compensation events.
Identify delay drivers and maintain robust programme records for substantiation purposes.
Support extension of time and entitlement assessments where required.
Load programmes with cost and resource allocations, producing S-curves and histograms for forecasting and budgeting.
Monitor progress against baseline programmes and produce detailed programme narratives and monthly updates.
Undertake critical path analysis and identify opportunities to improve programme efficiencies.
Collaborate closely with project delivery and site teams to ensure successful implementation of project schedules.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies through scenario testing and programme reviews.
Manage interfaces between subcontractors, utilities, procurement, design, and operational delivery teams.
Coordinate programme integration with procurement schedules, long-lead items, approvals, and third-party interfaces.
Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality requirements are fully integrated into project programmes.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong experience using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
ASTA Powerproject experience desirable but not essential.
Demonstrable experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, and/or energy projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEC3 & NEC4 contract programmes and planning processes.
Good understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge operational teams where required.
Commercial awareness with experience supporting change management and risk analysis.
Proficient in Microsoft 365.
Full UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar discipline.
Planning or Project Controls qualification desirable.
CSCS Card preferred.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to join a well-established and growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured energy and infrastructure projects.
Work on major civils and renewable energy developments across Scotland and England.
Collaborative and supportive working environment with long-term progression opportunities.
Exposure to technically challenging projects within a fast-growing sector.
Strong commitment to self-delivery, quality, safety, and operational excellence.

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