Projects Planner in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire

Projects Planner

projects Planner – P6 / Microsoft Project

Construction & Engineering

Competitive Salary & Package

Negotiable depending on experience

The opportunity

Global Recruitment is acting on behalf of a well-established specialist construction business to recruit an experienced Construction Planner with strong knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to play a key role in the coordination, development and monitoring of construction project programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with agreed timescales.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, site teams and other stakeholders to develop robust project schedules, monitor progress, identify potential delays and support effective project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

• Work closely with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to establish realistic project schedules and milestones.

• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, identifying delays, risks and potential critical path issues.

• Prepare progress reports, programme updates and schedule forecasts for management review.

• Identify opportunities to improve sequencing, resource allocation and overall project efficiency.

• Assist with short-term lookahead programmes and detailed work schedules.

• Support the assessment of programme changes, variations and extensions of time where required.

• Attend project planning and progress meetings, communicating key programme issues and recommendations.

• Ensure project schedules are accurate, coordinated and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a construction, engineering, fabrication or industrial project planning role.

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

• The ability to develop, manage and interpret complex project programmes.

• A good understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis and project scheduling.

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

• A proactive approach to identifying programme risks and delivering practical solutions.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and package, negotiable depending on experience.

• The opportunity to join an established and growing specialist construction and engineering business.

• Involvement in technically challenging and varied projects.

• The opportunity to work alongside experienced project delivery teams.

• A position where your planning expertise will directly contribute to project performance and successful delivery.

About Global

Established in 2001, Global has become a market leader and trusted recruitment partner in its chosen sectors. Delivering a tailored recruitment service to candidates and clients alike, Global works across a diverse range of industry sectors, supplying recruitment services and staffing solutions across Construction, Logistics, Rail, Industrial and Engineering.

Global is a recruitment business acting on behalf of clients nationwide.

Global is an ethical and responsible employer, committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and respect in all its practices. We provide a fair, safe and inclusive workplace for every team member.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Construction Planner with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project skills and are looking for your next career move, Global Recruitment would like to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV along with details of your relevant planning experience.