Planner

Planner (Civils) 📍 Glasgow (with UK-wide travel) 💼 Civil Engineering Division 💰 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: * Critical Path Analysis (CPA) * Resourcing and cost loading * 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