Planning Engineer

Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Planning Engineer, an initial six month contract.

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• Hybrid to an office in Scotland, Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen.
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• Daily rate of 500 - 600 a day
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• Umbrella set up only
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• Backgorund in Energy, Capital Projects, Water, defence or utilities preferred.
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• Must have experience of NEC3 and Primavera P6.
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• Driving Licence also essential due to the remote location of site visits.
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We are looking for:

An experienced Project Planner with strong expertise in developing and managing construction-focused project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle.

Adept at reviewing contractor schedules for compliance and integrity, identifying delays and risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Essential Skills:

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• Proven experience as a Planning Engineer using Primavera P6 on large scale construction or infrastructure projects.
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• A solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site execution, gained through hands-on experience with multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
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• Practical experience working under NEC3/FIDIC contracts, including assessing delay impacts, change events, and contractor claims.
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• Expertise in reviewing complex programmes and ensuring quality.
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• Demonstrated ability to use Primavera P6 to build and manage complex, logic-linked construction programmes
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• Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
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• A clear track record of specific projects you've supported, with defined roles, responsibilities, and client or contractor organisations that demonstrate your ability to deliver in a complex project environment.
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• A proactive, can-do attitude and solid knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite
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Please apply today with your updated CV.