Elgin Planning

Role

Role: Senior Planner / Planning Manager
Locations: Isle of Skye, Elgin & Tealing (roles available across all three)
Work Pattern: Hybrid - weekly site travel with some wfh opportunity
Sector: Transmission & Distribution (T&D) / Energy Infrastructure

We are supporting a major client delivering several high‑profile Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects across Scotland. As part of their continued growth across the network, we are looking to speak with experienced Senior Planners / Planning Managers who have strong backgrounds in planning major HV, substation, OHL, or cable route projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join long‑term energy infrastructure works critical to Scotland's grid upgrade and future resilience.

• Lead project planning activities across major T&D packages.
• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project timelines.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and commercial teams to track progress and identify risks or delays.
• Provide regular reporting and schedule updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support planning strategy, forecasting, earned value analysis, change control and programme assurance.
• Attend project sites weekly (Skye, Elgin or Tealing depending on assignment).

• Must be Scotland-based.
• Proven experience as a Senior Planner / Planning Manager.
• Strong background in Transmission & Distribution (substations, OHL, HV/EHV or major energy infrastructure).
• Advanced user of Primavera P6.
• Able to work in a hybrid pattern with regular weekly site visits.
• Experience delivering schedules for complex engineering or EPC projects.

Additional desired skills include but are not limited to strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency in earned value reporting, and experience with project cost control systems.

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