Planner

  • Search Consultancy Ltd
  • 23/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring a P6 Planner for their growing team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business delivering a diverse range of rail, civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes using Primavera P6, working closely with project management, engineering and commercial teams to support effective planning and delivery. If you have strong planning experience and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to challenging infrastructure projects within an established business, we would love to hear from you.

As the P6 Planner, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Developing, managing and updating detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 across civil engineering, rail and infrastructure projects.
  • Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and engineering teams to establish realistic construction sequences, key milestones and delivery timelines.
  • Monitoring programme progress against planned targets, identifying delays, critical path activities and potential risks to project delivery.
  • Preparing progress reports, lookahead programmes, programme narratives and performance updates for internal teams and clients.
  • Supporting the assessment of programme changes, variations, delays and extensions of time, providing clear analysis of their impact on project completion.
  • Liaising with commercial, operational and design teams to coordinate project activities, identify opportunities for programme improvement and develop mitigation strategies.


The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in a Planning role within civil engineering, rail, construction or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, with experience developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
  • A good understanding of construction methodologies, project sequencing, critical path analysis and resource planning.
  • Experience analysing programme performance, identifying risks and producing clear reports for project stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.


What's in it for you?

  • The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering, rail and infrastructure projects across Scotland.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your experience and expertise.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression within an established and supportive business.


If you would like more information or to apply, please feel free to contact Jamie Nicholson using the details provided, or alternatively please click the "apply now" link in confidence.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.