Regional Lead Planner - #1698358

Position: Regional Lead Planner



Location: Glasgow with hybrid working available



Salary: £75-85k (Neg DOE), car/allowance, bonus and excellent benefits package



Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and in joint ventures and alliances



The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their planning team with a permanent Regional Lead Planner. Based in the Scottish Water office, this role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. The Lead Planner will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures

As the team manager, you will mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. This position reports functionally to the Head of Planning while managing day-to-day activities in alignment with the local Scottish Water PMO office



Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle

Ensure project plans comprehensively capture scope, resource requirements, and dependencies

Identify risks and opportunities, monitor the critical path, and advise the delivery team on potential changes

Uphold planning standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, including:

Implementation of project and activity codes

Baseline management

Production of programme narratives for client submission

Periodic schedule quality and integrity checks



Experience: Extensive experience in planning ideally within the water industry

Proven track record in managing a medium-sized planning team

Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6

Strong leadership in collaborative planning processes, including:

Schedule development from inception to completion

Claims programme development and contractual programme adjustments

Communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences

Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and team support

A technical degree in a relevant field (preferred but not mandatory)



Package includes: A competitive salary

Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)

Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

Bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc



Key Words:



Planning Manager



Head of Planning



Planning Lead



Lead Planner



Regional Planner



Principal Planner



Senior Planner



Senior Planning Engineer



Senior Project Planner



Project Controls Manager



Construction



Water Industry



Water Sector



Water Treatment



Clean Water



Sewage



Wastewater



Waste Water



Utilities



Highways



Power



Energy



Nuclear



Energy from Waste



Rail



Infrastructure



Programme Manager



Programme Management



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