Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Project Planner (Civil Engineering)
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Project Planner (Civil Engineering)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid + 25 Days Holiday + Yearly Bonuses + Private Medical + Production
Edinburgh
Are you a Project Planner, with experience in civil engineering and Primavera software, looking to join a growing, yet well-established contractor?
On offer is the opportunity to join an innovative, sustainability-focused, owner-managed civil engineering contractor operating across multiple sectors. The company operates as both a Principal and Subcontractor, with recent expansion into the energy market.
You will take ownership of developing and managing detailed project programmes from tender through to construction, ensuring they align with project scope, contractual requirements and delivery targets.
You will also support NEC3/NEC4 programme requirements, resource and cost forecasting, procurement and design coordination, providing clear programme updates to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
This role would suit a Project Planner with strong knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4, who is confident using Primavera P6.
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The Role
- Develop, monitor and maintain project programmes across tender and construction phases
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures aligned with project scope
- Ensure programmes are compliant with NEC3 and NEC4 requirements
- Identify delay drivers and maintain programme records to support entitlement claims
- Visiting sites where required
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-5 with a minimum of 3 days in the office
The Person
- Experience working as Project Planner within a Civil Engineering environment
- Background adhering to NEC 3 and NEC 4 processes
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6
- Degree or similar in Civil Engineering or related field
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference Number: BBBH26992a
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