CMR
construction
LeadPlanner(SCCleared)
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“Lead Planner (SC Cleared) at CMR. Skills: Lead Planner, construction schedules, project controls, Primavera P6, stakeholder management, SC Cleared. Lead the development and maintenance of robust, realistic and defensible construction schedules. Develop schedule estimates for construction works, ensuring they are aligned to the project scope, delivery strategy and key assumptions”
Industry & Context.
A proactive approach to problem-solving
SC Cleared, SC clearance is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in a construction or infrastructure environment, Solid scheduling expertise, including Primavera P6, Previous experience operating at Lead Planner level or as a senior planning professional with responsibility for schedule ownership and coordination, MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Confidence building schedules from first principles and reviewing supplier submissions, Understanding of schedule hierarchy, integration, governance and change control, Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contracts, communication and presentation skills, with a collaborative mindset, Ability to lead planning discussions with internal teams, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders, A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, Prior SC clearance is required
Nice to Have
Degree or equivalent in construction, engineering, project management, or related field, Knowledge of QSRA, design processes, and CDM, Experience in stakeholder management, Membership of APM, AACE, PMI or similar (with certifications), Experience using Power BI and other reporting/analytics tools
What You'll Do.
Lead the development and maintenance of robust
realistic and defensible construction schedules
Develop schedule estimates for construction works
ensuring they are aligned to the project scope
delivery strategy and key assumptions
Define the Basis of Estimate for the construction schedule scope
including key assumptions
exclusions and constraints
Provide planning leadership across the programme
ensuring schedule quality
integration and governance are maintained
Work closely with Cost and Risk Management teams to ensure alignment of all estimates
assumptions and schedule impacts
Work with the Risk team to support the QSRA process
Identify and manage key internal and external interfaces including procurement
dependent projects and delivery milestones
Work closely with key internal/external stakeholders ensuring buy-in to the Programme’s construction schedule
Review supplier and contractor schedules
progress and deliverability where required
Ensure schedule estimates are validated through the use of benchmark data
design information and BIM
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Work closely with Cost and Risk Management teams; Work with the Risk team; Work closely with key internal/external stakeholders; Ability to lead planning discussions with internal teams, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
Communication Scope
communication and presentation skills; Ability to lead planning discussions with internal teams, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
Process & Methodology
project management, project controls, construction schedules, schedule estimates, Basis of Estimate, schedule quality, logic, integration, governance, change control, NEC or FIDIC contracts
Full Job Description
🌟 Position: Lead Planner (SC Cleared)🌟 📍 Location: Hybrid / Glasgow 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Planner to join our dynamic award winning team who has experience in the construction industry, knowledge of project management and project controls to help support our expansion across the UK. Our team is multi-disciplinary so a wide range of experience and/or willingness to learn is crucial. About us: CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work) Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough. 🔹 You’ll - Lead the development and maintenance of robust, realistic and defensible construction schedules. - Develop schedule estimates for construction works, ensuring they are aligned to the pro
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