Planner – Civil Engineering / Water & Infrastructure
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join a growing civil engineering and infrastructure contractor, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the water and utilities sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project programmes, working closely with operational, commercial and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes from inception through to completion.
Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and commercial teams to monitor project progress.
Identify programme risks, delays and potential issues, recommending mitigation strategies.
Prepare progress reports, programme updates and lookahead schedules.
Monitor critical paths, key milestones and project deliverables.
Assist with tender and pre-construction planning activities.
Support the development of construction methodologies and sequencing.
Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure programme alignment.
Attend project progress meetings and provide planning updates.
Ensure programmes are updated accurately to reflect site progress and changes.
Requirements
Previous experience working as a Planner within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
Experience working on water and wastewater projects would be highly advantageous.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
Understanding of construction methodologies, project sequencing and critical path analysis.
Experience working alongside operational and commercial teams.
Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple programmes and competing deadlines.
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of infrastructure and water projects.
Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
Supportive working environment within an established and growing contractor.
Opportunity to play an important role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure schemes
