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Senior Planner

Job in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Contract Scotland
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A leading main contractor is seeking a Senior Planner to join its Scotland team based near Glasgow, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across the Central Belt and beyond. A progressive employer who prides itself on fostering a supportive work culture and healthy work/life balance for staff, this offers a great opportunity for any Senior Planners considering the next steps in their career in the West of Scotland.

The

role
  • Lead planning and programming for multiple live projects and bids, producing robust tender and construction programmes.

  • Monitor and update programmes, incorporating change events and working closely with commercial teams to protect contractual entitlement.

  • Provide clear planning intelligence to internal and external stakeholders through reports, progress updates and analysis.

  • Support project teams with sequencing, methodology and risk identification, helping to drive efficient, predictable delivery.

About you
  • Experienced Planner or Senior Planner with a track record in construction planning on high value public building projects.

  • Able to manage several projects at different stages without close supervision, with strong analytical and organisational skills.

  • Proficient in producing tender and contract programmes, reports and filters, including variance analysis against baseline.

  • Strong communicator, confident in constructively challenging the status quo and proposing intelligent planning solutions.

Working pattern and benefits
  • Competitive salary with car or car allowance, pension scheme, private healthcare and life assurance.

  • Generous holiday entitlement with additional benefits such as professional membership support, employee wellbeing services and discount schemes.

Culture and values
  • Inclusive, people-focused environment where different backgrounds, ideas and perspectives are welcomed and respected.

  • Strong emphasis on learning, mentoring and community-focused projects across education, healthcare and residential sectors.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief note outlining your planning experience, current package and notice period.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

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.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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