Senior Planner

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Planner in Glasgow to manage nuclear defense projects. The role involves overseeing complex schedules, managing stakeholder interfaces, and mentoring junior planners. Candidates should have advanced Primavera P6 experience and a strong understanding of NEC contract management. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced Primavera P6 experience, particularly on major projects.
• Experience in regulated or nuclear industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of complex programmes in Primavera P6.
• Review programme elements and provide strategic recommendations.
• Manage interfaces between projects and stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Primavera P6 experience

Strong experience across project lifecycle stages

NEC contract and schedule management

Expertise in planning techniques

Strong risk and opportunity management

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Outstanding communication skills

Job description

Senior Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Planner to lead programme management for nuclear defence projects in Glasgow. You will oversee complex schedules, manage interfaces across multiple projects and suppliers, and provide strategic insights to support critical decision‑making. This role offers the opportunity to shape project delivery while mentoring junior planners and contributing to a high‑performance planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management, and control of complex programmes in Primavera P6 across a diverse portfolio.
• Review programme elements within scope and procurement documents, providing strategic recommendations.
• Manage interfaces between projects, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring NEC4 compliance.
• Analyse progress and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities, and optimising remaining works.
• Develop baseline changes and ‘what‑if’ scenarios to support decision‑making.
• Produce clear, concise reporting for senior management, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planners and support continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.

Key Requirements

• Advanced Primavera P6 experience, with integrated project schedules on major projects.
• Strong experience across all project lifecycle stages, ideally within construction or regulated/nuclear industries.
• NEC contract and schedule management experience.
• Expertise in planning techniques, scenario modelling, and schedule optimisation.
• Understanding of tender, contract documents, and technical specifications.
• Strong risk and opportunity management skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high‑impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.