Regional Lead Planner

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

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