Elgin Planning

We have a current opportunity for multiple Senior Planning individuals to join one of our clients across various T&D projects in Scotland. 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 About the Opportunity 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. Key Responsibilities 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).Requirements ✔ 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 Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales