Construction Planner

CNX Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in Glasgow is looking for an experienced Construction Planner to support their interior fit-out and refurbishment projects. This key role involves developing and managing project timelines, collaborating with teams, and ensuring effective tracking of progress. Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of project methodologies and experience with Asta Powerproject. The company offers competitive pay, a collaborative environment, and hybrid working arrangements based on project needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working options

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Construction Planner role, ideally with a main contractor or fit-out specialist.
• Strong knowledge of project sequencing and construction methodology.
• Experience across commercial or interior fit-out projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop tender and construction programmes using appropriate software.
• Work closely with project teams to understand requirements.
• Regularly update live programmes to reflect project progress.

Skills

Construction methodology

Critical path analysis

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

Construction-related qualification (HNC, Degree, or equivalent)

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Are you an experienced Construction Planner looking to join a fast-paced contractor delivering high-quality interior fit-out and refurbishment projects?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing main contractor that specialises in interior fit-out and refurbishment across commercial, high-end residential, hospitality, and retail sectors. They are seeking a dedicated Planner to support the pre-construction and delivery teams across multiple projects.

The Role:

As a Construction Planner, you'll play a key role in supporting project teams by producing robust, practical, and accurate programmes. You'll be involved from tender stage through to completion, ensuring timelines are realistic, resources are allocated properly, and progress is tracked effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop tender and construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or similar software
• Work closely with pre-construction, project, and commercial teams to understand requirements
• Analyse drawings, specifications, and site constraints to plan workflows and sequences
• Regularly update live programmes to reflect progress, changes, and critical path items
• Support project teams with look-ahead programmes and delay analysis
• Attend meetings with clients, consultants, and site teams as required

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Construction Planner role, ideally with a main contractor or fit-out specialist
• Strong knowledge of project sequencing, construction methodology, and critical path analysis
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject (or similar planning software)
• Experience across commercial or interior fit-out projects is highly desirable
• Strong communication, analytical, and reporting skills
• Construction-related qualification (HNC, Degree, or equivalent) preferred

The Company

Our client is a respected main contractor known for delivering bespoke interior fit-out and refurbishment projects. They offer a collaborative, team-driven environment with a strong pipeline of work and a focus on quality and innovation.

Why Apply

• Join a growing contractor with an excellent reputation in the fit-out sector
• Varied project portfolio and long-term opportunity
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working options available (role may be office/site-based depending on project phase)

Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply today