Job Description
Planner Civil Engineering
Location: Glasgow
Reference: J45319
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded Civil Engineering Main Contractor, with an annual turnover of £150 million. As part of continued growth within their civil engineering division, they are looking to appoint an experienced Planner on a permanent basis in Glasgow. The successful candidate will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across Scotland, delivered under a long-term framework agreement.
The Role
As Planner, you ll work closely with both project and bid teams, developing detailed programmes that ensure the efficient, safe, and timely delivery of complex civil engineering works. This is a key role within the business, offering involvement from tender stage through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing project changes, particularly their impact on programme timelines
- Collaborate with bid teams to produce outline programmes for tender submissions
- Develop NEC-compliant programmes from first principles using specifications, drawings, and scope documents
- Identify and interpret contract requirements, deliverables, and constraints
- Prepare and maintain detailed project programmes to support delivery teams
- Work closely with other departments to ensure all activities and project logic are accurately represented
- Monitor project progress, assess scheduling risks, and produce timely reports with recommendations
About You
- HNC/HND or Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience working on power-related or substation infrastructure projects
- Previous experience as a Planner or Senior Planner in a main contracting environment on large-scale projects
- Strong understanding of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contract frameworks
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to Health & Safety and promotes a culture of compliance
- Proficient in Primavera P6 (essential); familiarity with Microsoft Project or other planning software would be beneficial
- Methodical, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
What s on Offer
- Competitive salary, reflective of experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects within a well-respected business
- A supportive environment that encourages ongoing professional development and progression
How to Apply
If you re a motivated and experienced Planner looking to join a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor, we d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your most recent CV. For more information, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting reference J45319.
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
