Senior Planner

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the team for a major development project in Edinburgh. This role involves managing project programmes, ensuring collaboration with stakeholders, and leading strategic planning phases. Suitable candidates should have a degree in construction or engineering and expertise in planning software. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary package

Involvement in strategic planning stages

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role on large-scale new build or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and programme management.
• Skilled in planning software such as Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes using industry-standard planning software.
• Lead strategic planning and phasing from pre-construction through to completion.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project programme management

Stakeholder management

Planning software skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our client's team on a major new build development project in Edinburgh. This is a rare opportunity to become involved in a landmark, multi-phase scheme from its early strategic stages, offering excellent job security.

About the Role

As Senior Planner, you ll play a key role in shaping the direction of a significant new build development, covering residential, commercial, and infrastructure components. You ll work closely with the Project Director, design team, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure successful planning strategy and programme development from inception through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject)

• Lead strategic planning and phasing from pre-construction through to completion

• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies

• Engage with key stakeholders, clients, and consultants

• Support bid and procurement processes where required

• Report regularly on programme status and updates to senior leadership

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar role on large-scale new build or infrastructure projects

• Strong understanding of planning processes and programme management

• Ability to lead and influence early-stage strategic planning

• Skilled in planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or MS Project

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Degree qualified in construction, engineering, or a related discipline

Why Join Us?

• Be involved at the earliest and most strategic stages of a major development

• Opportunity for career progression and influence within a high-performing team

• Competitive salary package and benefits

If you're a forward-thinking Senior Planner ready to make a significant impact on one of Edinburgh s most exciting developments, we d love to hear from you.

Legal Information:
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote 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 areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.