Planner (Civils)
đź“Ť Glasgow (with UK-wide travel)
đź’Ľ Civil Engineering Division
đź’° Competitive Salary + Package
A leading Civil Engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Planner to join their Glasgow-based team, supporting the delivery of a wide range of civils projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner with a strong civil engineering background, ideally with rail or marine experience, to play a key role across both live projects and pre-construction activities.
The Role
Based in Glasgow, you will act as a key point of contact for all planning-related activities, supporting project teams across multiple schemes.
You will be involved across the full project lifecycle — from tender and pre-construction through to live project delivery — ensuring robust, accurate, and achievable programmes are in place.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the main point of contact for planning input on live civils projects
* Provide pre-construction planning support alongside the wider team
* Produce and manage detailed project programmes, including:
o Critical Path Analysis (CPA)
o Resourcing and cost loading
o S‑curves and Earned Value Management (EVM)
* Develop pre-construction programmes incorporating design and procurement elements
* Monitor and update live programmes, producing regular progress reports
* Ensure programmes are aligned with project requirements and delivery strategy
* Work across a range of contract types including NEC and ICE
* Use industry-standard software including Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project
* Travel to sites across the UK to support project delivery where required
About You
Qualifications
* Degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant field
Experience
* Proven experience in a Planner or similar role within civil engineering
* Experience delivering infrastructure projects (rail, marine, or similar preferred)
* Strong working knowledge of Powerproject, P6, and Microsoft Project
* Understanding of planning requirements across NEC, ICE, and JCT contracts
* Experience across various civil engineering sectors such as infrastructure, marine, energy, or geotechnical works
* Familiar with different procurement routes and planning methodologies
Desirable
* Experience in claims, delay analysis, or forensic planning
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects
* Strong pipeline of secured work across the UK
* Career progression within a well-established contractor
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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