Construction Planner

Cathcart Technology

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 51,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Cathcart Technology in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join a well-established construction company. The role is hybrid with occasional travel, about three days on site per week, supporting tender through to completion.

You will work with project managers, site teams, and commercial colleagues to develop and maintain logic-linked programmes, monitor progress, and produce lookahead schedules. Proficiency in Asta Powerproject (v13) is essential, with Primavera P6 desirable.

Qualifications

Experience as a Planner within the construction sector.
Strong experience in fit-out/refurbishment projects.
Valid UK driver’s licence and access to a car.
Proficiency in Asta Powerproject (v13).
Experience with Primavera P6 (desirable).
Understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies.
Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
Commercial awareness: link between programme, cost, and risk.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain logic-linked programmes reflecting site delivery.
Collaborate with project managers, site teams, commercial teams and subcontractors to gather information and keep programmes up to date.
Monitor site progress and update programmes; produce short-term lookahead schedules.
Identify risks, delays, and opportunities; analyse critical path impacts and effects of change.

Skills

Planner (construction)

Fit-out/refurbishment

UK driving licence

Asta Powerproject (v13)

Primavera P6

Construction sequencing

JCT contracts

NEC contracts

Commercial awareness

Tools

Asta Powerproject (v13)

Primavera P6

Job description

A Project Planner is required to join a well-established construction company in Glasgow (hybrid with occasional travel). They've built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and are now looking to bring in an experienced Planner to support their growing portfolio.

The Opportunity

Planning sits at the heart of this business. You'll join a collaborative environment where planning, site, and commercial teams work closely together, and your input will directly influence project delivery.

You’ll work across a range of fast‑paced fit‑out and refurbishment projects, typically from £350k to £10m+, ensuring programmes are realistic, risks are understood, and delivery stays on track.

This is a hands‑on role with a strong site presence (around 3 days a week), working with project teams from tender through to completion.

What You'll Be Doing

This role goes beyond producing programmes - you’ll ensure they reflect how projects are delivered on site. From tender stage through to completion, you’ll develop and maintain logic‑linked programmes aligned with real‑world delivery.

You’ll work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to gather accurate information and keep programmes up to date. You’ll monitor site progress, update programmes to reflect performance, and produce short‑term lookahead schedules to keep teams focused.

You’ll also identify risks, delays, and opportunities, analysing critical path impacts and helping teams understand the effects of change or disruption.

What They’re Looking For