Planner

Randstad Construction & Property; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to deliver critical public sector infrastructure across the West of Scotland, with site delivery in Glasgow and related travel.

You will lead pre-construction planning using P6 or Asta, manage live schedules with Project Managers, and implement robust risk and governance processes on a long-term framework. This demanding role requires SC clearance eligibility and a CSCS card.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.
• Strong background in project controls, cost/risk analysis, and commercial baselining.
• Proven track record in multi-disciplinary construction projects (refurbishment, new build, or complex infrastructure).

Responsibilities

• Develop logic-linked design, procurement and construction programmes (P6/Asta) and prepare method statements, logistics and temporary works schedules.
• Engage with sub-contractors to refine delivery assumptions and meet TAP deadlines.
• Integrate risks into registers, create clear phasing plans and present metrics at settlement meetings.
• Work with Project Managers to build baseline master schedules and maintain site progress reporting.
• Support on-site teams with progress tracking frameworks and periodic schedule updates.

Skills

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Project controls

Cost/risk analysis

Commercial baselining

Education

HNC/HND in construction

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner Defence Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow Central (Site travel required)

Contract Duration: 2 Years+ (Long-term)

Daily Rate: £500 - £550 per day

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Planner or Senior Planner delivering critical public sector infrastructure across the West of Scotland.

This role offers long-term stability on a major multi-year framework, driving complex pre-construction strategies and live site delivery.

Security Requirements

• Nationality: Must hold sole British Citizenship (dual nationality cannot be accepted due to site security protocols).

• Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo Security Clearance (SC) prior to site access.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender & Pre-Construction Strategy: Develop logic-linked design, procurement, and construction programmes (P6/Asta). Produce method statements, logistics plans, and temporary works schedules.

• Supply Chain Engagement: Work closely with sub-contractors to refine delivery assumptions and hit Tender Activity Programme (TAP) deadlines.

• Risk & Governance: Integrate project risks into registers, build clear phasing plans, and present key metrics at settlement meetings.

• Live Operations & Controls: Partner with Project Managers to build baseline master schedules and maintain site progress reporting.

• Capability Building: Support on-site teams with progress tracking frameworks and periodic schedule updates.

Essential Requirements

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject. Strong background in project controls, cost/risk analysis, and commercial baselining.

• Experience: Proven track record in multi-disciplinary construction (refurbishment, new build, or complex infrastructure).

• Qualifications: HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant construction discipline alongside a valid CSCS card.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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