Planner

September 25, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Managing Planner

  • Location: Glasgow, Central Belt, Scotland
  • Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced planner to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across Scotland. Working as part of an established project team, you will play a key role in the successful planning, programming and delivery of complex multi-million-pound civil engineering schemes.

This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across a range of sectors including infrastructure, utilities, energy, highways and industrial developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
  • Produce baseline programmes, updates and revised programmes using Primavera P6.
  • Monitor project progress and identify risks, opportunities, delays and mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with operational teams, engineers, commercial staff and senior management to ensure programmes are realistic and achievable.
  • Analyse critical paths and provide regular progress reporting.
  • Support project teams with resource planning and forecasting.
  • Attend project meetings and provide programme updates to key stakeholders.
  • Assist with claims, extension of time assessments and programme-related contractual requirements.
  • Ensure programmes align with client requirements and project objectives.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Planner within the civil engineering, infrastructure or construction sectors.
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.
  • Experience developing and managing programmes on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent understanding of project planning methodologies and critical path analysis.
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with both site and office-based teams.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience Experience working on projects within one or more of the following sectors:

  • Utilities
  • Energy
  • Highways
  • Rail
  • Heavy Civil Engineering
  • Industrial Infrastructure

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Car allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Excellent career development opportunities.
  • Exposure to major infrastructure projects across Scotland.
  • Long-term project pipeline offering job security and progression.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to join a progressive contractor with a strong order book and a reputation for delivering complex civil engineering projects throughout Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning and successful delivery of significant infrastructure works while benefiting from genuine long-term career development.

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