Senior Planner

Other
Glasgow
June 20, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Senior Planner – Civil Infrastructure (Defence & Nuclear)

Location: Glasgow City Centre (Hybrid working with Occasional Site Visits)

Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects within the defence and nuclear sectors? You will play a key role in planning and programme management across a range of major civil infrastructure projects, supporting both projects in development and those currently in delivery.

Portfolio Includes

  • Major civil engineering and infrastructure works
  • High voltage and utilities infrastructure
  • Complex, secure operational environments
  • Multi disciplinary projects across defence and nuclear sectors

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes
  • Provide planning support across the full project lifecycle (pre construction through to delivery)
  • Work closely with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Produce regular programme updates and reports for internal and client stakeholders
  • Support tender planning and programme development for bids
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across projects
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and tools

About You

  • Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 is highly desirable
  • Experience working in regulated environments (defence, nuclear, rail, or utilities) is advantageous
  • Strong understanding of project controls and programme management principles
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction, or project controls
  • Demonstrable experience in a planning role on complex infrastructure projects
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
  • Must be a British National due to the nature of the projects

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on high profile, secure infrastructure programmes
  • Strong pipeline of long term work
  • Collaborative and growing team environment
  • Glasgow city centre location with hybrid working
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

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