Senior Planner

This is an exciting opportunity to join an a highly established business within the Nuclear & Defence industry in a senior capacity within the project controls team. Our client requires a proactive Senior Planner with good experience of Civils Construction, from design ,procurement to installation, based on practical construction experience on projects. A good understanding of the construction sequence and Nuclear / Defence / EPC projects is preferred to liaise and challenge the key delivery partners undertaking the works. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is expected with a good understanding of 3D BIM models with detailed reporting using the Earned Value Management system. NEC experience is required, demonstrating a working knowledge of change management and regular acceptance of the programme. The location is generally based at the clients Motherwell office, with occasional travel to site in Helensburgh and will be required to liaise with the project delivery team and manage interfaces with the key delivery partners. Hybrid remote working from home can be considered in agreement with the project team. As a Senior Planner you will provide planning management and support to both the pre-contract and contract operations for the business. It's an excellent opportunity to develop your experience on a complex project with extensive use of 4D visualisation and the use of 3D models produced by the design team together with detailed progress reporting and EVM. Key responsibilities Provide planning management and support to both the pre-contract and contract operations for the business, Coordinate with bid and construction teams to manage and control the planning and programming aspects of bid proposals and multiple projects in progress. Produce, manage, update the construction programme and its communication to internal and external customers and major stakeholders. Manage and incorporate change events into the construction programme and jointly with the commercial team, secure full entitlement under the contract. Effective tracking of design deliverables and updating procurement schedules. Proficient with EVM and reporting process. Proactive use of QSRA and management of Risk. Mentoring / coaching to assistant planners / planners.What's in it for you? Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days Flexible and adaptable working Family friendly policies and work/life approach Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support Contributory pension scheme Annual bonus scheme Recognition scheme and long service awards Car scheme and Private Medical InsuranceKey Requirements Must be a UK national to obtain SC clearance. NEC contract experience is essential. Must have experience in construction-focused Project Planning. Ideal candidates will have experience within the Nuclear, Defence, or EPC indsutries. If you are to meet all the above of requirements, please apply with a copy of your CV. To find out more about Progressive please visit

Location: Rosebank, GB

Posted Date: 4/15/2025