Planner – Structures / Build
Balfour Beatty Plc
Plan and manage construction programmes for HVDC converter station structures/build
25 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Motherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
26,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Support services
Infrastructure investments
Project management
Engineering
Asset operation and maintenance
Infrastructure financing
Rail construction
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Off-site solutions
Pipe fabrication and installation
Infrastructure Investments
Construction Services
Support Services
Civil engineering
Building
Role
What you would be doing
critical path
schedule development
resource planning
programme management
compliance review
stakeholder collaboration
- Analysing and reporting on the critical path, risks, and opportunities.
- Producing clear planning deliverables – including schedules, reports, planning philosophy, and KPIs – to support successful delivery.
- Supporting project delivery teams with sequencing, resource planning, and performance tracking.
- Ensuring programme content complies with planning procedures and guidance.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders to keep this ambitious project on track.
- Developing, managing, and maintaining detailed construction programmes from tender through to completion.
What you bring
primavera
asta
ms project
analytical
stakeholder management
structures
- Strong working knowledge of project planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta, or MS Project.
- Enjoy flexibility: you can be based Scotland-wide or in the Central Belt, with travel to the North East of Scotland / Peterhead required from April 2027 onwards.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource management.
- Proven experience as a Planner with a Structures / Build background.
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Access career development opportunities with clear pathways for progression.
- 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
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Company
Overview
1909
Year Founded
The company was established in 1909, marking the beginning of its infrastructure legacy.
£10 billion
Annual Revenues
The company generated around £10 billion in revenue during the 2024 financial year.
FTSE 250
Stock Exchange Ranking
The company is listed among the top 250 firms on the FTSE Stock Exchange.
- It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities.
- Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades.
- Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency.
- An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.
- They focus on creating customer value and driving continuous improvement.
- They are distinguished by their highly skilled colleagues and partners.
- They deliver on their promises and prioritize doing the right thing.
- They prioritize personal safety above all else.
- They act responsibly to protect and enhance the planet and society.
- They foster a culture of positive communication.
- They collaborate tirelessly with their team and partners.
- They encourage growth and development continuously.
- They are committed to making a meaningful impact.
- They value every individual and their contributions.
Net Zero by 2045 & 2050
Emissions Reduction Targets
Aiming to achieve net zero for Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2045 and Scope 3 emissions by 2050.
50% Emissions Cut by 2030
Carbon Reduction Goal
Joined the UN Race to Zero, committing to halve 2020 carbon emissions by 2030.
40% Waste Reduction
UK Waste Intensity Target
Achieved a 40% reduction in UK waste intensity in 2023.
£3B Social Value by 2025
Community Investment Goal
Aiming to create £3 billion of UK social value by 2025, accelerated from the original 2030 target.
- Over 300 people trained in Carbon Literacy by December 2023; 75% of UK highways procurement team completed Carbon Conscious Procurement training
- Joined the UN Race to Zero – achieving net zero by 2050
- Joined Cement 2 Zero trial to develop zero-emission cement, backed by £6.5 million government funding
- First construction company to secure Scottish Government funding to retrofit fleet to dual-fuel, aiming for ~40% carbon reduction per vehicle
60% by 2030
Minority Ethnic & Black Representation
Target to increase representation of Minority Ethnic and Black colleagues in the UK workforce by 60% from the 2021 baseline.
50% by 2030
Female Colleagues
Target to increase representation of female colleagues in the UK workforce by 50% from the 2021 baseline.
- Board‑level sponsorship for equality, diversity & inclusion by Group CEO Leo Quinn
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