Project Planner

<p>A <strong>Project</strong> <strong>Planner</strong> is required to join a <strong>well-established construction company</strong> in <strong>Glasgow</strong> <strong>(hybrid with occasional travel).</strong> They&#8217;ve built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and are now looking to bring in an experienced Planner to support their growing portfolio.</p> </p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong><br /> Planning sits at the heart of this business. You&#8217;ll join a collaborative environment where planning, site, and commercial teams work closely together, and your input will directly influence project delivery.</p> </p> <p>You&#8217;ll work across a range of fast-paced fit-out and refurbishment projects, typically from £350k to £10m+, ensuring programmes are realistic, risks are understood, and delivery stays on track.</p> </p> <p>This is a hands-on role with a strong site presence (around 3 days a week), working with project teams from tender through to completion.</p> </p> <p><strong>What You&#8217;ll Be Doing</strong><br /> This role goes beyond producing programmes &#8211; you&#8217;ll ensure they reflect how projects are delivered on site. From tender stage through to completion, you&#8217;ll develop and maintain logic-linked programmes aligned with real-world delivery.</p> </p> <p>You&#8217;ll work closely with project managers, site teams, commercial teams, and subcontractors to gather accurate information and keep programmes up to date. You&#8217;ll monitor site progress, update programmes to reflect performance, and produce short-term lookahead schedules to keep teams focused.</p> </p> <p>You&#8217;ll also identify risks, delays, and opportunities, analysing critical path impacts and helping teams understand the effects of change or disruption.</p> </p> <p><strong>What They&#8217;re Looking For</strong><br /> They&#8217;re looking for someone confident, structured, and comfortable being visible on-site.</p> <ul> <li> Experience as a <strong>Planner within the construction sector</strong><br /> * Strong experience in <strong>fit-out / refurbishment</strong> projects (essential)<br /> * <strong>Valid UK driver&#8217;s licence</strong> and access to a car (essential)<br /> * Strong expertise in <strong>Asta Powerproject (v13)</strong><br /> * Experience with <strong>Primavera P6</strong> (desirable)<br /> * Good understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies<br /> * Knowledge of <strong>JCT</strong> and <strong>NEC</strong> <strong>contracts</strong><br /> * Commercial awareness, particularly how programme links to cost and risk</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Why This Role?</strong><br /> This is an opportunity to play a key role in project delivery within a business that values planning as a core function, giving you the platform to influence decisions and outcomes.</p> </p> <p><strong>The Offer</strong><br /> <strong>Hybrid</strong> working (with occasional travel), <strong>salary up to £80,000 (DOE)</strong>, plus a <strong>strong</strong> <strong>benefits</strong> package including <strong>car</strong> <strong>allowance</strong> and free onsite parking.</p> </p> <p>If you&#8217;re a Planner who wants to be embedded in delivery and make a real impact, this is a role where your expertise will be valued.</p> </p> <p>If this sounds interesting, <strong>please</strong> <strong>apply</strong> or reach out to <strong>Matt</strong> <strong>MacAlpine</strong>.</p> <p>Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bW1hY2FscGluZS44NDQ0Ny4xMTMwOUBjYXRoY2FydGFzc29jaWF0ZXMuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"></p>