Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Power Transmission & Distribution business based in on Isle of Skye 3 days per week





You will be working on a variety of OHL, Underground Cabling and Substation projects across Scotland up to value of 100m. Although this role is based can be based in our Motherwell / Aberdeen office, there will be a requirement for the successful individual to work onsite up to 3 days per week (based onsite once Construction Works commence), coupled with site visits and some opportunity for homeworking





We are open to sector experience but all applicants should be accomplished P6 Planners with knowledge of Project Controls.





Hours: 37.5

What you'll be doing

On a day to day basis you will be responsible for the following:


Support the planning and monitoring of all activities within the project programmes.

Ensure the delivery of weekly and monthly programme reports in line with the project reporting timetable.

Maintain an accurate fully logically linked programme in line with the contract requirements.

Participate in the development of the planning team and promotion of best practices


Key Responsibilities: (For all major and complex programmes)


Plan, structure and lead the planning of the project programme of works.

Manage the interface between the programme and the operational staff through structured meetings, programme and progress reporting.

Highlight both the dependencies and the interfaces between stakeholders.

Identify programme risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Identify programme opportunities and propose capture strategies.

Maintain a fully logically linked Primavera P6 project programme

Ensure the schedule is resourced (plant and personnel) and update to reflect modifications in execution strategy. This will require close work with the project delivery team to regularly maintain the status of the programme.

Who we're looking for

Essential:


Competent Primavera P6 user- preferably within Power Transmission projects

Significant Operational experience of complex large construction projects.

Proven Experience of Project Management methodology

Proven ability in working with engineering / operational teams to capture real time progress.

Excellent communication / presentation skills.


Desirable:


Experience working in an NEC3 contract environment

Experience in Mentoring of Junior Planning Staff

Experience of Change Management techniques

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.



From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK09289