Planning Manager - #1711323

Our Water contractor client are seeking a Senior Planner/Planning Manager for a major wastewater sludge processing project in Glasgow.

Scottish Water are planning significant investment at a sludge processing plant in Daldowie, and as such, a role has come up with our client to build out project planning capability with on the ground activity due to start in 2027 to replace ageing infrastructure, improve efficiency, provide greener processes.

Our client are therefore seeking a Senior Planner or Planning Manager to lead the planning function across a complex project. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining project schedules, supporting project controls, and ensuring programmes align with client and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project plans and programmes using Primavera P6 (or equivalent software).
• Lead the planning and scheduling process through to delivery
• Monitor progress and performance against the baseline schedule, identifying and reporting deviations and risks.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and clients to integrate planning requirements and milestones.
• Prepare detailed progress reports, including earned value analysis and critical path assessments.
• Support change management processes, ensuring impacts to schedule are understood and communicated.
• Lead or contribute to planning workshops and risk reviews.
• Provide mentorship or management to junior planners, depending on experience level.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Planning or Project Controls role within the water/wastewater sector or comparable civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of planning tools, particularly Primavera P6 (or equivalent software such as MS Project, Asta Powerproject).
• In-depth understanding of NEC contracts and planning-related obligations.
• Experience working across design and construction phases (AMP frameworks desirable).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise competing demands.
• Degree or HND in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Membership of relevant professional body (e.g., APM, CIOB, ICE) is desirable.

Benefits

• Up to 85k permanent salary depending on experience
• Car/allowance TBC
• Permanent full-time role with hybrid working options (office/home/site).
• Opportunities to work on high-profile water sector projects across Scotland.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.