Senior Planner

kbr; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Planner to drive project scheduling on medium to large construction initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in Primavera P6 and NEC contracts, with a focus on delivering on-time, on-budget plans.

You will prepare and maintain schedules, coordinate with procurement, engineering and site teams, and ensure alignment with client requirements. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on client sites in Scotland, and SC clearance is

Qualifications

• Substantial experience planning on medium to large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience managing schedules on NEC projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project schedules to support on‑time delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and site teams to align plans.
• Monitor progress, prepare progress reports and forecast critical paths.

Job description

Title:
Senior Planner

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter.

Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Are you a skilled and motivated individual with a passion for turning construction visions into reality?

We are seeking a talented Project Planner to join our growing team and contribute to the success of exciting projects. If you thrive in a demanding environment, excel in strategic planning, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join this Programme Delivery Team; the environment is both challenging and highly rewarding.

What Do We Need

• You will need a good understanding of various forms of tender documents, contract documents and specifications.
• We also need you to demonstrate substantial experience of planning services in medium to large sized projects within the construction industry and regulated industries. It is essential you have experience in managing schedules on NEC Projects.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular; Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent Primavera (P6) knowledge.

Location

The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent on the Client site.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.