Graduate Trainee Construction Planner

<p><p><b> Freelance Senior Planner - Building </b><b> Glasgow | Large Main Contractor | Outside / Inside IR35 Options </b><b> Competitive Day Rate | Flexible Working Available </b></p><p><br> 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. <br> 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. </p><p><b> Your New Role </b></p><p><br> 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. <br> Key responsibilities include: </p><ul><li> Producing and managing detailed construction programmes from pre‑construction through delivery </li><li> Carrying out critical path analysis and programme updates </li><li> Supporting project teams with sequencing, logic planning and reporting </li><li> Providing programme input for progress reviews, change and delays </li><li> Working closely with site, design and commercial teams to mitigate risk </li></ul><p> This role offers genuine flexibility, with hybrid working available and IR35 status determined on a role‑by‑role basis. <br> What You'll Need to Succeed <br> To perform well in this role, you will ideally have: </p><ul><li> Proven experience in a Senior Planner or Project Planner role with a UK main contractor </li><li> A strong background in BUILD projects </li><li> Working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject </li><li> The ability to work autonomously while integrating seamlessly into existing teams </li><li> Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving </li></ul><p><br><b> What You'll Get in Return </b></p><p><br> In return, our client offers: </p><ul><li> A competitive freelance day rate </li><li> Opportunities to work inside or outside IR35</li><li> A flexible and supportive working environment </li><li> Assistance from experienced and capable project and commercial teams </li><li> Exposure to a diverse and secure pipeline of work with a reputable contractor </li></ul><p><br><b> What You Need to Do Now </b><br> 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. </p><p> Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk </p>