Planning Engineer

Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - circa 2/3 days office / 2 days remote)
Salary: £60-75,000 + package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing consultancy based in Glasgow. You'll become part of an experienced and highly regarded planning team, supporting the successful delivery of a wide range of projects across multiple sectors including new build & construction, renewables, infrastructure and other complex schemes.

This role offers excellent variety, exposure to high-profile clients, and the chance to work across the full project lifecycle. You'll play a key role in helping clients plan, manage and deliver their projects effectively, providing expert insight, robust programmes and clear communication throughout.

The Role

As a Planning Engineer, you will work closely with both internal teams and external clients to provide planning and scheduling support across live and pre-construction projects. You will be involved in developing, updating and analysing programmes, advising on construction methodology, and supporting informed decision-making to drive successful project outcomes.

This is a hybrid position, based from the Glasgow office circa two to three days per week, with the remaining time working remotely, offering an excellent balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain detailed project programmes
• Provide planning support across all stages of the project lifecycle
• Work closely with clients to understand project requirements and delivery challenges
• Support project delivery teams with programme updates, progress reporting and analysis
• Contribute to programme reviews, sequencing and construction methodology
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation planning
• Produce clear, professional planning outputs and reports for clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery

About You

• Proven experience working within the UK construction industry
• Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques and methodologies
• Experience across sectors such as construction, infrastructure and/or renewables
• Confident working in a client-facing environment with excellent communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
• Well-organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities across different projects

What's on Offer

• £60-75,000 basis salary
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• Hybrid working model (2/3 days office / remainder remote)
• Exposure to a wide and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Supportive, experienced team environment with strong mentoring
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• A dynamic consultancy culture that values quality, collaboration and innovation

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Engineer looking to broaden their project exposure, strengthen client-facing experience and join a consultancy where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity, then please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 74144.

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