Planner - Highland and Moray

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Planner to join a well-established and highly respected civil engineering contractor based in the Highlands.

Our client has a strong reputation for delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland, with an extensive portfolio of work covering renewable energy, power transmission, highways, marine infrastructure and general civil engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Planner to join a successful and growing business with a strong pipeline of projects across the Highlands and Islands.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, programming and coordination of civil engineering projects, working closely with Project Managers, Site Agents, commercial teams and senior management to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and on programme.

The Role

As Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring construction programmes across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing, developing and maintaining detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
Producing and updating project schedules using planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
Working closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and site teams to monitor progress and identify potential delays.
Developing construction methodologies, sequencing plans and critical path programmes.
Supporting tender submissions by preparing construction programmes, phasing plans and associated planning documentation.
Monitoring project progress against agreed programmes and providing regular updates to management.
Identifying programme risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.
Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and project teams to ensure activities are effectively coordinated.
Supporting the commercial team with programme-related information, progress reporting and assessments of delays.
Attending project meetings and providing planning advice throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensuring programmes reflect project requirements, available resources and contractual obligations.

About You

We are looking for an organised and proactive Planner with a strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in a planning or programming role within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
Experience working on projects such as roads, earthworks, drainage, utilities, renewable energy or major infrastructure.
Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
A good understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis and programme management.
Experience preparing tender programmes and monitoring live construction projects.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
The ability to work closely with site teams, commercial departments and senior management.
A proactive approach to identifying and resolving programme challenges.
A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

Permanent opportunity with an established and respected civil engineering contractor.
The chance to work on major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the Highlands and Islands.
A varied and interesting workload across multiple sectors.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
A supportive and experienced management team.
Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Planner looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering, we would be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Claire at Paxton Personnel.