Managing Planner (P6) for Scotland Infra Projects

Bimplus; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bimplus in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Managing Planner to lead planning for major infrastructure schemes across Scotland. You will develop detailed programmes, manage baseline and updates using Primavera P6, monitor progress, and coordinate with site and office teams.

This permanent role offers long-term career development with a competitive salary plus car allowance, pension, and private healthcare. You will work on high-profile projects across infrastructure sectors and utilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction sectors.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Experience developing and managing programmes on complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent understanding of project planning methodologies and critical path analysis.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both site and office-based teams.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
• Produce baseline programmes, updates and revised programmes using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, opportunities, delays and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with operational teams, engineers, commercial staff and senior management to ensure programmes are realistic and achievable.
• Analyse critical paths and provide regular progress reporting.
• Support project teams with resource planning and forecasting.
• Attend project meetings and provide programme updates to key stakeholders.
• Assist with claims, extension of time assessments and programme-related contractual requirements.
• Ensure programmes align with client requirements and project objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Primavera P6

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

Bimplus in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Managing Planner to lead planning for major infrastructure schemes across Scotland. You will develop detailed programmes, manage baseline and updates using Primavera P6, monitor progress, and coordinate with site and office teams.

This permanent role offers long-term career development with a competitive salary plus car allowance, pension, and private healthcare. You will work on high-profile projects across infrastructure sectors and utilities.