Are you an experienced Senior Planning Engineer with a passion for delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects? BAM Nuttall is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to join the Eastern Green Link 2 project team, which is responsible for a vital new electricity link, strengthening the grid and supporting the UK's renewable energy goals. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile project that runs until 2029. This is a site based role and the ideal candidate would be based at Peterhead, Scotland the majority of each week.
Your work environment BAM operates a flexible working policy
People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Your mission Generally, a construction site-facing role to support the Construction Team but also to assist the Core Project Team by providing an accurate record of project progress and construction programme issues
Collaborate closely with the Project Managers, Interface Managers, Construction and Commercial teams for the Peterhead site
Engage with key stakeholders, including the clients site Project Manager and Senior Planning Engineer, as well as specialist supply chain partners.
Work with the Planning teams to finalise monthly reporting, including managing payment milestones and assist with the management the value of work done within the P6 programme.
Support the production of change programmes and narratives aligned with the FIDIC contract procedure in a timely manner, ensuring smooth communication and contract compliance.
Support the development and updates of project schedules, ensuring that change control, progress tracking, and resource allocation are accurately handled throughout the project lifecycle.
Support site specific project controls with partial responsibility in supporting the Project Controls Manager.
Draft internal and external reporting on programme progress in line with project specific procedures, including risks and opportunities, ensuring transparency and effective communication with all stakeholders.
Who are we looking for? Proven experience as a Planning (or Senior Planning) Engineer on large-scale energy infrastructure or similar projects.
Expert in using Primavera P6
Ability to lead, coach mentoring junior planners.
Demonstrated ability to complete complex planning tasks, assess programme robustness, and evaluate supply chain schedules.
Commercial and contractual awareness, particularly regarding cost loading, resource allocation, and risk management.
Experience working on long-term projects, with an understanding of delivering during both early phases and into completion.
Experience working on large programmes with resource loading.
Experience working on site directly with construction teams with a good understanding of the required planning outputs to best assist the site team
Desirable Experience:
Understanding of FIDIC EPC contracts, with an understanding of NEC contract delivery.
Experience working on major energy infrastructure projects or similar facilities.
Strong background in project planning and controls within large, multi-disciplinary teams.
Understanding and prior experience of QSRA (Primavera Risk / Deltek Acumen Risk)
Understanding and prior experience of 4D planning software (Synchro).
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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