Planner

Overview

Planning Engineer managing schedules and risk for major power transmission projects.

Key Responsibilities

• planning
• reporting
• risk management
• tender planning
• delivery oversight
• collaboration

Tasks

-Reporting & Insights – Provide regular planning updates, progress reports, KPIs, and strategic insights to project leadership. -Interface & Collaboration – Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, and Clients to maintain alignment and drive outcomes. -Critical Path & Change Management – Identify project risks, analyse impacts, and implement mitigation measures with precision and confidence. -Planning & Scheduling – Develop and maintain fully resourced, logically linked programmes across all project stages. -Strategic Tender Planning – Create and present compelling tender programmes and planning strategies that influence bid outcomes. -Delivery Oversight – Support the management and performance of contract programmes, ensuring alignment with commercial and operational objectives. -Mentorship & Team Contribution – Share knowledge, support junior planners, and foster a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• primavera
• powerproject
• excel
• nec contracts
• earned value
• engineering degree

What You Bring

-Proficiency in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject, alongside Excel and reporting tools. -Proven experience in a planning role on major infrastructure or energy projects. -An analytical mindset with a sharp eye for programme risk and opportunity. -Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, earned value analysis, QSRA, and TRA methodologies. -The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, fast-paced delivery environment. -Strong communication skills to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels. -A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.

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Benefits

-Company car or car allowance -25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays -Competitive salary and bonus opportunities -Up to 7% employer pension contribution -Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies -Professional fees paid and clear pathways to chartership -Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility -Training & development with access to industry-leading tools and qualifications

About Balfour Beatty Plc

-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.

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