Senior Planner – Construction (Main Contractor)
Competitive Salary package
Contract Scotland is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Planner.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering a diverse range of high-quality construction projects across the UK.
The Role
As Senior Planner, you will take a leading role in managing the planning process across both pre-construction and live projects. You will be responsible for developing robust, cost-effective programmes and ensuring they are successfully delivered on site.
Key Responsibilities
Produce detailed construction programmes for internal and external use
Develop critical path analysis and resource-loaded schedules
Support project teams with programme development and monitoring
Prepare tender programmes and supporting documentation
Produce regular progress reports for project and regional meetings
Liaise with commercial, design, and delivery teams to ensure programme alignment
Review subcontractor programmes for accuracy and achievability
Develop procurement and information release schedules
Identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies
Provide planning expertise during pre-construction stages
Support and coach site teams in planning best practices
Contribute to continuous improvement of planning systems
About You
Demonstrable experience in a planning role within a main contractor environment
Proficient in planning software (Asta Powerproject preferred)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work on high-profile, varied construction projects
Strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects
Supportive, collaborative working environment
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If you’re an experienced Planner ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or contact Contract Scotland for a confidential discussion.
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