Senior Planning Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Engineer to join a leading civil engineering team focused on delivering key energy infrastructure projects across Scotland. These major developments are part of the ASTI onshore programme, supporting the transition to renewable energy.

The projects are located near Inverness. Initially, you will be based in regional offices located in the outskirts of Glasgow before transitioning to site-based roles in 2027. The scope includes the construction of new substations and HVDC converter stations to support Scotland's journey to net zero.

What's required?

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will report to the Framework Planning Lead and be responsible for :

Developing and maintaining detailed programmes in P6 from first principles, including resource loading

Integrating and managing subcontractor and supplier programmes

Interpreting information from tender and project documentation

Understanding civil construction techniques and developing them into actionable programmes

Collaborating with estimators and commercial teams on programme elements

Producing clear narratives, phasing plans, and supporting documentation for tenders and live projects

Owning the programme to drive successful delivery

Using planning tools to clearly communicate plans to stakeholders

Supporting operational teams with programme, risk, and commercial informatio...