Planning Manager

Carrington West; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Planning Manager for a significant overhead line construction programme in Scotland. The role involves leading planning activities, managing project controls using Primavera P6, and coordinating various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in civil construction and experience with multi-discipline projects. Options for remote work and accommodation are provided, making it suitable for those based in Scotland or willing to relocate.

Benefits

Accommodation can be provided

Option of hybrid work

Qualifications

• Strong background in Civils/Construction, ideally major infrastructure or highways.
• Proven experience leading planning on multi-discipline or linear infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in P6 and robust project controls principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading all planning activities across a multi-year OHL construction programme.
• Managing project controls and schedule integrity.
• Overseeing planning inputs for tower erection, civil works, and access routes.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, and commercial teams.

Skills

Strong background in Civils/Construction

Proven experience leading planning

Expertise in Primavera P6

Comfortable managing large volumes of programme data

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We are supporting a major Scottish overhead line (OHL) infrastructure programme and are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join the delivery team. This is a landmark project involving the construction of 440 new towers, extensive access track development, and large-scale associated civil works.

What you'll be doing

• Leading all planning activities across a multi-year OHL construction programme.
• Managing project controls and schedule integrity using Primavera P6.
• Overseeing planning inputs for tower erection, civil works, and access routes.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, environmental and commercial teams.
• Ensuring programme risks, delays and forecasts are clearly reported.

What we're looking for

• Strong background in Civils/Construction, ideally major infrastructure or highways.
• Proven experience leading planning on multi‑discipline or linear infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in P6 and robust project controls principles.
• Comfortable working on remote sites and managing large volumes of programme data.
• Candidates based in Scotland or willing to relocate (weekly commuting not ideal).

Working pattern

• 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.
• Option of 4 days on site + 1 day from home.
• Accommodation can be provided in purpose‑built project village (if opting for accommodation‑inclusive rate).

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