Job Title: Planning Engineer
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – circa 2/3 days office / 2 days remote)
Salary: £60-75,000 + package
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 to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 74144.
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