Senior Planning Engineer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Area | Inverness, Scotland |
| Sector | Power & Utilities |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Alasdair Starmore |
| Job Ref | 19640 |
- Description
Description
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to support the delivery of a major overhead line (OHL) infrastructure scheme in a remote area of the North of Scotland. This is an initial 6-month contract on a large transmission project comprising approximately 590 towers. Part A (survey works) has recently commenced, with Part B in planning and covering civil foundations (including piling), steel erection and conductor stringing. The role is primarily office-based within the project team, focused on developing and managing the delivery programme. Strong civil engineering experience is essential; OHL experience is desirable.
Please note, this role is not hybrid or remote. You will need to be based locally in North East Scotland or be willing to work away from home for the duration of the project.
Key Duties- Develop, manage and maintain the integrated project programme using Primavera P6
- Support the planning and sequencing of survey works and subsequent construction phases
- Build and manage detailed programmes covering civil foundations, piling, steel erection, and wiring activities
- Work closely with the delivery team to develop logic, phasing, and construction methodology within the programme
- Identify critical path activities and advise on mitigation strategies
- Monitor progress, analyse programme performance, and report variances
- Produce regular progress updates and programme reports for internal and client stakeholders
- Assess programme impacts of change, risk, and emerging issues
- Support the commercial team with programme-related information for reporting and claims
- Ensure alignment between subcontractor programmes and the overall master schedule
Experience
-
Strong civil engineering background, particularly in foundations, piling, standard foundations, and earthworks
-
Experience on overhead line (OHL) projects desirable
-
Demonstrable experience developing and managing complex construction programmes
-
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential)
-
Ability to work collaboratively with site and delivery teams in a fast-paced infrastructure environment
Please note that this is a temporary role operating inside IR35, with payment made via an Umbrella PAYE arrangement.