Planning Engineer in Perth

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Job Description

Planning Engineer – Transmission Projects

A Planning Engineer is required to support a major programme of high‑voltage transmission infrastructure works across the north of Scotland. This role focuses on developing, coordinating, and maintaining robust project plans across multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 across design, consents, procurement, and construction phases.
• Coordinate planning activities between internal project teams and external contractors to ensure accurate progress tracking and reporting.
• Analyse programme data to identify delays, risks, and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to support project decision‑making.
• Support programme governance by preparing updates, dashboards, and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to planning inputs for NEC or similar forms of contract, including programme updates and early warning/compensation event support.

About You

• Experience within the transmission, energy, or power infrastructure sector is highly desirable; wider construction or infrastructure planning experience will also be considered.
• Primavera P6 expertise is essential, with demonstrable experience building and maintaining complex programme structures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret programme data and communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts or similar contract planning environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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