Senior Planner – Civil Infrastructure (Defence & Nuclear)
Location: Glasgow City Centre (Hybrid working with Occasional Site Visits)

Are you an experienced Senior Planner looking to work on complex, high-value infrastructure projects within the defence and nuclear sectors? James Gray Recruitment is currently working with a well-established and highly regarded organisation that has secured a significant pipeline of work over the next 3–5 years. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Planner to support a diverse and technically challenging portfolio across Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering critical infrastructure projects in a secure and highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in planning and programme management across a range of major civil infrastructure projects, supporting both projects in development and those currently in delivery.

The portfolio includes:

• Major civil engineering and infrastructure works
• High voltage and utilities infrastructure
• Complex, secure operational environments
• Multi-disciplinary projects across defence and nuclear sectors

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project programmes
• Provide planning support across the full project lifecycle (pre-construction through to delivery)
• Work closely with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Produce regular programme updates and reports for internal and client stakeholders
• Support tender planning and programme development for bids
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes and tools

About You

• Proven experience as a Planner within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 is highly desirable
• Experience working in regulated environments (defence, nuclear, rail, or utilities) is advantageous
• Strong understanding of project controls and programme management principles
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction, or project controls
• Demonstrable experience in a planning role on complex infrastructure projects
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
• Must be a British National due to the nature of the projects

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, secure infrastructure programmes
• Strong pipeline of long-term work
• Collaborative and growing team environment
• Glasgow city centre location with hybrid working
• Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

For more details please reach out directly to Carla Heron at James Gray Recruitment for a private and confidential discussion. 

M: 07418 312 717

E: carla@jamesgrayrecruitment.com