CMR
construction
Planner(SCCleared)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Planner (SC Cleared) at CMR. Skills: construction schedules development, construction schedules maintenance, schedule estimates development, project schedules building, project schedules maintenance, supplier and contractor schedules review, schedule validation using benchmark data, design information and BIM, Primavera P6, MS Office, NEC or FIDIC contracts familiarity, stakeholder management. Support the development and maintenance of robust, realistic and defensible construction schedules. Dev”
Industry & Context.
proactive approach to problem-solving
SC Cleared, Prior SC clearance is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in a construction or infrastructure environment, Solid scheduling experience, including Primavera P6, 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 skills, with a collaborative mindset, Ability to support planning discussions with internal teams, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders, A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
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, Experience using Power BI and other reporting/analytics tools
What You'll Do.
Support 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
Support the definition of the Basis of Estimate for the construction schedule scope
including key assumptions
exclusions and constraints
Build and maintain project schedules
ensuring schedule quality
integration and governance are maintained
Work closely with Cost and Risk Management teams to help ensure alignment of 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 to support buy-in to the Programme’s construction schedule
Review supplier and contractor schedules
progress and deliverability where required
Support the validation of schedule estimates through the use of benchmark data
design information and BIM
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Cost and Risk Management teams; Work with the Risk team; Identify and manage key internal and external interfaces; Work closely with key internal/external stakeholders; Ability to support planning discussions with internal teams, clients, suppliers and key stakeholders
Communication Scope
communication skills; collaborative mindset
Process & Methodology
project management, project controls, construction schedules development, construction schedules maintenance, schedule estimates development, project schedules building, project schedules maintenance, schedule quality, schedule logic, schedule integration, schedule governance, change control
Full Job Description
🌟 Position: Planner (SC Cleared)🌟 📍 Location: Hybrid / Glasgow 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We are currently seeking an experienced 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 - Support 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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