Senior Planner

Freelance Senior Planner - BuildingGlasgow | Large Main Contractor | Outside / Inside IR35 OptionsCompetitive Day Rate | Flexible Working Available

Hays Construction is currently working in partnership with a leading national main contractor to appoint a Freelance Senior Planner to support their expanding operation from a Glasgow base.
Due to a strong and varied project pipeline, our client is seeking an experienced planner who can add immediate value while working closely with a well‑established project delivery and commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who values flexibility, professional support and interesting workloads.

Your New Role

As Freelance Senior Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the planning function across a variety of building projects. You will work collaboratively with project teams to ensure robust, achievable programmes are produced and maintained.
Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and managing detailed construction programmes from pre‑construction through delivery
• Carrying out critical path analysis and programme updates
• Supporting project teams with sequencing, logic planning and reporting
• Providing programme input for progress reviews, change and delays
• Working closely with site, design and commercial teams to mitigate risk

This role offers genuine flexibility, with hybrid working available and IR35 status determined on a role‑by‑role basis.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To perform well in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Senior Planner or Project Planner role with a UK main contractor
• A strong background in BUILD projects
• Working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject
• The ability to work autonomously while integrating seamlessly into existing teams
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving

What You'll Get in Return

In return, our client offers:

• A competitive freelance day rate
• Opportunities to work inside or outside IR35
• A flexible and supportive working environment
• Assistance from experienced and capable project and commercial teams
• Exposure to a diverse and secure pipeline of work with a reputable contractor

What You Need to Do Now
If you're a Freelance Senior Planner looking for your next contract in the Glasgow area, apply now or contact Hays Construction for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right but you're considering new freelance planning opportunities, please get in touch to discuss the wider market.

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