Senior Project Planner in Motherwell

Our client is seeking to recruit a Senior Planner based in its Motherwell Office but visiting projects on average 3 days per week. The Senior Planner will be supported by junior planners but have overall responsibility for planning and scheduling the works on live projects ranging in value from £5m to £200m. Your initial project will be the A9 Dualling Project just north of Perth, valued at £150m and currently planned to be completed in Winter 2028. Progression toward Planning Manager is anticipated for the right candidate during the currency of the Project. There are 6 remaining projects on the A9 Dualling Scheme which our client is committed to delivering along with future Framework Partners for Transport Scotland; a £1.9Bn programme of works extending to 2035.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to Degree level with relevant construction or engineering discipline.
• Digitally literate with experience using planning software - P6 and/or MS Project.

Personal Traits

• Values Personal Growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to lead a team.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior members of staff.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate as part of a team through an open and honest approach.

The Role (requires):

As a Senior Planner you will have specific responsibility for:

• Development of Construction Programmes including periodic updates required by the Contract including the corresponding narratives that track and explain change between programmes.
• Following our client's planning and programming internal procedures.
• Input into the regular review procedures and advance improvements for consideration.
• Develop and maintain risk and float trackers on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that short term programmes are produced and that they generally align with the Contract Programme.
• Review and input into budgets and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery.
• Liaise with the respective Client Representatives when agreeing contract programmes, periodic updates and change impacts along with providing suggestions for mitigation and performance improvements.
• Occasionally input into bid programmes, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct routine site inspections to satisfy yourself that project progress, risks, etc. are all being captured in the contract programme(s).
• Work closely with the Commercial Department to ensure risks are managed, added value and entitlement are realised.
• Provide guidance and support to the litigation team (including Delay Experts) in dispute resolution procedures.
• Conduct forensic schedule analysis to identify and quantify delays in the project timeline.

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• Company vehicle or Car Allowance.
• Employee Development Programme.
• 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefits.
• Income Protection.
• Company pension.
• Potential for Hybrid Working.
• 25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays.
• Support for Further Education and Chartership Costs.

We are open to considering overseas candidates who are looking to work in the UK, and we can provide sponsorship where required, subject to the right level of experience.