Planner – Edinburgh

What Are We Looking For?

Our Water Technologies team is looking for a Planner with Primavera P6 experience to join us permanently in Edinburgh. You will be required to work within our planning department and assist our delivery teams in planning projects in conjunction with the operations, commercial and design teams whilst reporting to the senior management of the Company.

RSE continue to go from strength to strength in the marketplace and focus on continuing to be the contractor of choice to service the Water industry. You will be joining an organisation with ambitious growth plans and given the opportunity to develop with one of the most innovative businesses in the industry.

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery using installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff plays a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1400 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Develop logic-driven, cost and/or resource-loaded programmes for Tender Projects.
• Create detailed design and construction programmes for awarded projects.
• Incorporate contractor and sub-contractor programmes into these construction programmes.
• Monitor, update, and report on the status of programmes for awarded projects.
• Assist in keeping projects on track by identifying critical activities and evaluating remedial actions.
• Provide multi-project programmes to identify resource constraints.
• Liaise with Directors, Project Managers and Engineers.
• Liaise with the Clients, Project Managers and Planners.
• Provide help, support, and expertise to others (Directors, Project Managers and Engineers) in producing their programmes.

What Do You Need?

• Degree or similar technical qualifications (e.g. HNC) in Science/Technical-based subject, preferably in Engineering.
• Proficient in Programming software packages – Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships inside and outside the Company.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Initiative and ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop and recommend alternative approaches to improve programme schedule.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set your career path through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including Mental Health Champions and Occupational Health Nurse

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.