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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.

• Help develop and maintain the project programme using Primavera P6.
• Work with 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 understand how variations may affect the programme.

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

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.

• Smart working flexibility (staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working where roles allow).
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies – 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 more.

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.

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction