Job Description

About the role
Job Title: Planner (Civil Engineering)
Location: Aberdeen / Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Project Type: Civil Engineering & Building Works for a HVDC converter station - ASTI
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
About Us:
Are you looking to take the next step in your planning career on one of the UK's most significant energy projects?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner with a civils background to join our team delivering the ASTI Energy Project in the North East of Scotland.
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage project programmes from tender through to delivery.

• Ensure plans are robust, efficient, and aligned with project objectives.

• Support the wider project team with progress monitoring, critical path analysis, and resource allocation.

• Provide clear insight and advice to stakeholders, helping to drive decision-making and project success.

• Work collaboratively with engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved.

This role offers excellent scope for career development, as you'll be working closely with senior planners and exposed to high-profile, complex civil engineering works within the energy sector.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in planning within a civils environment.

• Strong knowledge of project management tools (Primavera P6, Asta, MS Project).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.

• A desire to grow and develop within a forward-thinking team.

Why join us?

• Be part of a transformational energy project shaping the future of Scotland's infrastructure.

• Work within a supportive, collaborative planning team with clear progression opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible working arrangements where possible.

Professional and personal development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section
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
From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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
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:
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:

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