Planner - Civil Engineering

About the role

We're looking for a Planner with Primavera P6 experience to join our team on the development of a new substation in Woolavington, Somerset. This is a varied role supporting a mix of civil engineering infrastructure, cladding, and mechanical & electrical installations. You'll help bring the programme together, support the project team, and ensure the schedule stays on track throughout the build.

What you'll be doing

You will:

• Help develop and maintain the project programme using Primavera P6
• Work with the site and engineering teams to plan and sequence groundworks, cladding and M & E works.
• Support regular process reviews and update the schedule with accurate information.
• Highlight any risks or delays and help the team understand potential impacts.
• Produce clear, straightforward reports and updates for the project team and client.
• Support change control and help how variations may affect the programme.

Who we're looking for

You will be:

• An experienced Planner within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Confident working with Primavera P6
• An excellent communicator who collaborates positively with the wider construction teams.
• Have a keen eye for detail and an organised, methodical way of working.

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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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:

Job Reference: BBUK16617