Job Description

Senior Planner – Construction (Main Contractor)
�� Competitive Salary package 

Contract Scotland is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Planner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering a diverse range of high-quality construction projects across the UK.

The Role

As Senior Planner, you will take a leading role in managing the planning process across both pre-construction and live projects. You will be responsible for developing robust, cost-effective programmes and ensuring they are successfully delivered on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed construction programmes for internal and external use
• Develop critical path analysis and resource-loaded schedules
• Support project teams with programme development and monitoring
• Prepare tender programmes and supporting documentation
• Produce regular progress reports for project and regional meetings
• Liaise with commercial, design, and delivery teams to ensure programme alignment
• Review subcontractor programmes for accuracy and achievability
• Develop procurement and information release schedules
• Identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide planning expertise during pre-construction stages
• Support and coach site teams in planning best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning systems

About You

• Demonstrable experience in a planning role within a main contractor environment
• Proficient in planning software (Asta Powerproject preferred)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, varied construction projects
• Strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

Apply

If you’re an experienced Planner ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV or contact Contract Scotland for a confidential discussion.