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ABOUT YOU

We’re seeking an experienced planner with a relevant industry qualification (Technical Degree or similar) who is motivated to develop juniors and grow their skills within the industry. You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in planning within the water industry.
• Proven track record in managing a medium-sized planning team.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
• Strong leadership in collaborative planning processes
• Schedule development from inception to completion
• Claims programme development and contractual programme adjustments
• Communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and team support.

ABOUT US:

Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Water Frameworks business, please contact Ryan De Stadler on Ryan.Destadler@Gallifordtry.co.uk

JOIN OUR ENVIRONMENT TEAM AND BUILD A CAREER WITH PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planning Manager to join Galliford Try’s Environment Business, working on our Scottish Water Frameworks in our Joint Venture, ESD. This role offers hands-on experience across a variety of projects in the Water Industry — from wastewater treatment to clean water infrastructure.
Based in the Glasgow area, you’ll be part of a team planning and delivering high value Scottish Water projects, with opportunities to travel to multiple sites across the region.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. The Planning Manager will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the Galliford Try planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures.

As the team manager and planning lead, you will mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. This position reports functionally to the ESD Operations Director and indirectly to the Galliford Try Head of Planning while managing day-to-day activities in alignment with Scottish Water.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure project plans comprehensively capture scope, resource requirements, and dependencies.
• Identify risks and opportunities, monitor the critical path, and advise the delivery team on potential changes.
• Uphold planning standards and ensure compliance with Galliford Try and ESD procedures, including:
• Implementation of project and activity codes
• Baseline management
• Production of programme narratives for client submission
• Periodic schedule quality and integrity checks

At Galliford Try, our aim is to create and maintain an environment where care for our people and those who work with us is our top priority. You’ll be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and others, encouraging a safe and collaborative working environment that supports our Health, Safety and Environment culture.