Planner

Overview

A leading tier-one civil engineering contractor is seeking a Planner to support a major infrastructure programme in the Inverness / Elgin area. The role is permanent and requires the ability to work in the region during the week, with relocation support available. This opportunity sits within a business delivering projects that support everyday life and the shift toward a greener future.

The position reports to the Planning Manager and offers the chance to work on a landmark UK energy project alongside experienced industry professionals. It is well suited to someone who has moved into planning from site-based roles such as engineer, agent, or project manager and has already built at least two years of planning experience.

Role responsibilities

• Create, update, and control detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
• Make sure programme content follows the required planning processes and guidance.
• Review the critical path, along with project risks and opportunities, and report findings clearly.
• Help delivery teams with sequencing, resource planning, and tracking performance.
• Prepare planning outputs such as schedules, reports, planning strategy documents, and KPI information.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and outside stakeholders to help keep the project moving successfully.

Experience and requirements

• Demonstrable experience working as a Planner on civil engineering projects.
• Prior hands-on site experience moving into planning is preferred.
• Working knowledge of planning tools such as Primavera P6, Asta, or MS Project.
• Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and resource planning.
• Strong analytical ability, communication skills, and stakeholder management capability.
• At least 2 years of planning experience is expected.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary in the range of £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Strong pension offering.
• Full private healthcare cover.
• Income protection.
• Four times life insurance.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

Additional information

This is a permanent position based in the Inverness / Elgin area. Applicants should be able to work in the area during the week and may need to relocate if they are not already local. The employer is a tier-one civil engineering contractor focused on significant infrastructure and energy work.

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