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Senior Planner
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Highland
Expire in: 4 days
Job Description
Responsibilities – Senior Planner
As a Senior Planner, you will be expected to:
Programme Development: Lead the creation of detailed project programmes in Primavera P6.
Team Support: Mentor and guide the wider planning team to enhance capability and performance.
Technical Review: Analyse drawings, prepare material take‑offs, and calculate activity durations.
Integration: Assess subcontractor programmes and align them with the master schedule.
Timely Delivery: Ensure programmes are produced on schedule by managing interfaces across disciplines and developing integrated design, procurement, construction, and commissioning plans.
Progress Monitoring: Update, track, and communicate progress through programme narratives and dashboards.
Cross‑Functional Support: Provide planning expertise to pre‑contract, operations, and commercial teams.
Construction Knowledge: Apply civil construction techniques effectively within programme development.
Stakeholder Communication: Present programme details clearly to clients, operational teams, and subcontractors.
Operational Support: Deliver lookahead programmes and facilitate collaborative planning workshops.
Ownership: Take full responsibility for programme delivery and performance.
Risk Management: Identify programme risks and communicate them to operations and commercial teams.
Change Management: Incorporate Compensation Events (CEs) into the programme and, in collaboration with the commercial team, secure full contractual entitlement.
Experience Required
A qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction to HND level (or equivalent).
Previous operational experience as a Section Engineer or Sub‑Agent is desirable.
Proven experience in a planning role with a main contractor is essential.
Background in the energy sector is preferred.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
Familiarity with time‑chainage software is advantageous, though not essential.
Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
Knowledge of the NEC change management process and experience in developing Compensation Event (CE) programmes.
Experience in creating Power BI dashboards would be beneficial.
What We Offer
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work–life balance:
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
Flexible and adaptable working arrangements
Family‑friendly policies and a strong focus on work/life balance
Mentoring programmes and continuous professional development opportunities
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition initiatives and long‑service awards
Car scheme and private medical insurance
Access to our share‑save scheme, plus discounts such as cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships
Confidential support and advice services for colleagues and their families
About Our Energy Business
We have extensive expertise in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services cover the installation, maintenance, and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. This includes:
Excavation, cable laying, and jointing (fluid‑filled and XLPE)
Substation and overhead line works
New build, repair, and refurbishment projects
Join Our Team
We are offering an exciting opportunity to progress your career within a supportive and hardworking team environment. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service and who thrive in collaborative settingsBefore You Apply
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