Senior Planner

Altrad Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Senior Planner in Glasgow to lead programme management for nuclear projects. The role involves overseeing complex schedules and managing interfaces while mentoring junior planners. Ideal candidates will have advanced Primavera P6 experience and strong skills in stakeholder management and risk management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Advanced Primavera P6 experience, integrated project schedules on major projects.
• Strong experience across all project lifecycle stages, ideally within construction or nuclear industries.
• Expertise in planning techniques, scenario modelling, and schedule optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and control of complex programmes in Primavera P6.
• Manage interfaces between projects, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Produce clear reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.

Skills

Primavera P6 experience

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Schedule optimisation

Excel for reporting

Job description

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We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a leading organisation in the nuclear industry.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Planner to lead programme management for nuclear defence projects in Glasgow. You will oversee complex schedules, manage interfaces across multiple projects and suppliers, and provide strategic insights to support critical decision‑making.

This role offers the opportunity to shape project delivery while mentoring junior planners and contributing to a high‑performance planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management, and control of complex programmes in Primavera P6 across a diverse portfolio.
• Review programme elements within scope and procurement documents, providing strategic recommendations.
• Manage interfaces between projects, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring NEC4 compliance.
• Analyse progress and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities, and optimising remaining works.
• Develop baseline changes and ‘what-if’ scenarios to support decision‑making.
• Produce clear, concise reporting for senior management, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor junior planners and support continuous improvement in planning processes and tools.

Key Requirements

• Advanced Primavera P6 experience, with integrated project schedules on major projects.
• Strong experience across all project lifecycle stages, ideally within construction or regulated/nuclear industries.
• NEC contract and schedule management experience.
• Expertise in planning techniques, scenario modelling, and schedule optimisation.
• Understanding of tender, contract documents, and technical specifications.
• Strong risk and opportunity management skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high‑impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Career Information

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Project Management
• Industries: Engineering Services and Construction

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