Harvey Nash
Planning Engineer
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Planning Engineer
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Planning Engineer, an initial six-month contract.
Job Details
- Location: Hybrid to an office in Scotland; Glasgow, Perth, or Aberdeen
- Rate: Daily rate of £500 - £600 a day
- Setup: Umbrella set up only
- Requirements: Background in Energy, Capital Projects, Water, Defence, or Utilities highly regarded
- Necessary Experience:
- Experience of NEC3 and Primavera P6
- Driving Licence essential due to the remote location of site visits
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Planner with strong expertise in developing and managing construction-focused project schedules throughout the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate should be adept at reviewing contractor schedules for compliance and integrity, identifying delays and risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
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Essential Skills
- Proven experience as a Planning Engineer using Primavera P6 on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
- A solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site execution, gained through hands-on experience with multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
- Practical experience working under NEC3/FIDIC contracts, including assessing delay impacts, change events, and contractor claims.
- Expertise in reviewing complex programmes and ensuring quality.
- Demonstrated ability to use Primavera P6 to build and manage complex, logic-linked construction programmes.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- 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.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and solid knowledge of Microsoft 365 Office Suite.
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