Planning Manager

CV-LibraryHelensburgh, Argyll and ButecontractPosted: 30 September 2026
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Freelance Planner / Planning Manager – Nuclear

πŸ“ Glasgow / Helensburgh / Hybrid
πŸ“‹ Freelance / Contract
πŸ” SC Clearance Required / UK Sole National

I’m currently recruiting for Freelance Planners and Planning Managers to support major projects within the nuclear sector.

These are contract opportunities for experienced planning professionals with backgrounds across construction, infrastructure, engineering or major projects.

The Opportunity

Depending on level, you’ll be responsible for:

* Developing and maintaining project programmes.

* Managing baseline programmes and programme updates.

* Progress monitoring and reporting.

* Critical path analysis.

* Programme forecasting and risk management.

* Identifying delays and developing mitigation/recovery plans.

* Supporting change management and programme controls.

* Working closely with project, commercial, engineering and delivery teams.

* Engaging with contractors and wider project stakeholders.

I'm looking for:

πŸ”Ή Planners / Senior Planners
πŸ”Ή Planning Managers
πŸ”Ή Strong P6 Primavera and/or MS Project experience
πŸ”Ή Construction, infrastructure, engineering or major projects experience
πŸ”Ή Strong programme management and project controls background
πŸ”Ή Experience with critical path, forecasting and progress reporting
πŸ”Ή Nuclear / defence experience is advantageous
πŸ”Ή UK Sole National
πŸ”Ή Must hold or be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

πŸ“ Glasgow / Helensburgh – Hybrid

If you're an experienced Planner or Planning Manager available for a freelance opportunity and interested in working on major nuclear projects, drop me a message for a confidential discussion

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