Senior Planner

Anderselite Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project consultancy is looking for a highly skilled Senior Planner in Scotland. The role involves developing and managing project programmes, ensuring compliance with planning procedures, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering or energy projects, proficiency in planning software, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. Experience in tender planning and critical path analysis is essential for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Expertise in developing programme content compliant with planning procedures.
• Experience in Civil Engineering or energy projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of design, procurement, and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with project teams to develop achievable schedules.
• Mentor junior planning staff to enhance their skills.
• Provide clear communication of programme performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced tender planning skills

Civil Engineering experience

Contract requirements identification

Critical Path Analysis

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Planning software proficiency

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to join a dynamic team responsible for the development, management, and delivery of project programmes. The role requires ensuring that programme content is functionally compliant with planning procedures and guidance. The successful candidate will be adept at identifying planning scope, major constraints, contract requirements, and key quantities and factors affecting the programme.

A critical aspect of the role is to utilise advanced expertise during tender stages to collaboratively develop and decisively agree on a strategic and optimised sequence and methodology. This ensures the implementation of the most efficient design, procurement, and construction strategy for the successful delivery of works. The Senior Planner will produce and maintain robust tender and live project programmes, carry out critical path and earned value analysis, and provide clear communication of programme performance to stakeholders.

The role involves close collaboration with project teams, risk and cost functions, and supply chain partners to develop realistic and achievable schedules that meet contractual requirements. The Senior Planner will also mentor junior planning staff and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and procedures.

Skills

• Expertise in developing functionally compliant programme content
• Experience in Civil Engineering and/or energy projects
• Ability to identify planning scope, constraints, and contract requirements
• Advanced tender planning and strategic sequencing skills
• Strong knowledge of design, procurement, and construction methodologies
• Critical Path Analysis and Earned Value Management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Risk identification and mitigation within programmes
• Mentoring and leadership of junior planners
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in planning software and tools

• Primavera P6
• Asta Powerproject
• Microsoft Project

• Knowledge of NEC and other relevant contract forms
• Understanding of programme compliance with planning procedures and guidance