Civils Planning Engineer

Are you a Site Engineer looking to take the step away from site and into an office role? Or are you a Civils planner dealing with infrastructure projects looking to take on a new opportunity? Our client is looking for a Civils Planner Engineer to develop and maintain project programmes, track progress against baseline, and support Project Managers in the successful delivery of multi-discipline construction projects from tender through to completion. It is essential for this role you have experience within site, engineering or estimating.

Responsibilities

• Convert tender programmes into detailed delivery programmes with Project Managers.
• Develop, manage and update project programmes using WBS and Primavera P6.
• Update live project programmes monthly, including site-based reviews where required.
• Provide programme updates and reports for internal governance and client issue.
• Support recovery planning and development of action plans to mitigate delays.
• Assist with tender-stage planning, methodologies and resourced programmes.
• Ensure programmes reflect construction sequence, procurement, testing and commissioning.
• Support accurate progress reporting and certification requirements.
• Visit sites to assess constraints and inform planning and method statements.
• Promote continuous improvement in planning, reporting and construction techniques.
• Work closely with the Planning Team and Project Managers to provide a high-quality planning service.
• * please note for this position you must have a civils background - applciations without this experience will not be considered. What We’re Looking For: Knowledge & Experience
• Experience in a planning engineer role is desirable but we would also consider an experienced site agent looking to move on.
• Experience of design, construction and commissioning projects.
• Strong Primavera P6 experience (preferred).
• Previous site-based experience.
• Experience on capital works, ideally within HV cabling and substations.
• Experience working for a main contractor or contractor interface.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Detail-focused with strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Collaborative team player who can challenge progress where required.
• Strong understanding of project, safety and commercial impacts on programmes.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Project Management, Planning or Construction Management - advantageous
• Valid CSCS card. In summary, our client is seeking a candidate capable of independently developing a comprehensive construction programme from a scope document and a series of drawings. This includes performing take-offs, proposing optimal construction methodologies, and producing a fully logic-linked programme. The role also requires close collaboration with site teams, with a focus on construction-level planning rather than relying solely on site feedback to sequence activities or determine progress. Why Apply: Join a technically strong and forward-thinking delivery team where planning plays a critical role in project success. You’ll work on complex infrastructure projects, have real influence on delivery outcomes, and benefit from ongoing development in a business that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you would like to discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland