Principal / Regional Planner

Monklands Hospital Programme – Scotland

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced Principal / Regional Planner to play a key leadership role on the Monklands Hospital programme – a major, complex healthcare project delivered within a live and regulated environment.

This is a senior planning role responsible for driving programme certainty, leading planning , and supporting both project delivery and work winning activities.

The Role

You will provide strategic planning leadership across all stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-contract and early works through construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will ensure robust programme development, effective risk management and accurate reporting.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of project programmes
Provide strategic planning input to tenders and work winning activities
Ensure programmes are contractually compliant and aligned with project requirements
Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend mitigations
Implement robust project controls, reporting and forecasting processes
Coordinate time-related information across stakeholders and supply chain
Support construction methodology development and challenge traditional approaches
Integrate programmes with 3D / 4D modelling where required
Lead, mentor and develop planning and project controls teams
Represent Laing O'Rourke in discussions with clients and stakeholders

About You

Proven experience leading planning and project controls on major, complex projects
Expert knowledge of pre-contract planning, contract planning and programme controls
Strong understanding of construction methodology, procurement and commissioning
Commercially and contractually astute with strong analytical skills
Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Experienced in mentoring and developing high-performing planning teams

Qualifications

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or similar
ICE or CIOB membership (desirable)

Why Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is at the forefront of delivering transformative infrastructure. Joining us means being part of a team that is driving the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy future. You'll be empowered to lead, innovate and leave a lasting mark on projects of national significance.

We offer a competitive remuneration package (base salary + car/travel allowance) with access to Private Medical Insurance; enhanced pension and parental leave schemes; Life/Dental/Critical illness insurance and income protection; 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays + 1 paid day for volunteering; professional development opportunities and more!      

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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