Civils Planner

Location: Scottish Highlands
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes for civil engineering projects
• Produce tender, pre-construction and live project programmes
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Agents and engineering teams to establish realistic project schedules
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or risks
• Update programmes to reflect site progress and changing project requirements
• Produce short-term and look-ahead programmes
• Assist with programme forecasting and recovery planning
• Analyse critical paths, programme dependencies and key project milestones
• Produce progress reports and programme updates for internal teams and clients
• Attend project, planning and progress meetings
• Liaise with commercial and operational teams to ensure programmes reflect project requirements
• Support tender submissions with programmes, methodologies and sequencing
• Maintain accurate planning records throughout the project lifecycle

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have previous planning experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction
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• Previous experience as a Planner, Planning Engineer or similar
• Experience working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and project delivery
• Experience developing and maintaining construction programmes
• Good knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Ability to analyse project progress and identify programme risks
• Understanding of critical path analysis
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work closely with both site-based and commercial teams
• Relevant construction, civil engineering or project management qualification would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

This is a permanent position with an established contractor offering ongoing work across the Scottish Highlands.

The position would suit an experienced Planner looking for a long-term opportunity, as well as a Planning Engineer or construction professional with strong programming experience looking to progress their career within project planning.