Role: Lead Electrical Planner – Glasgow
Location: Glasgow, UK
Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
We’re hiring a Lead Electrical Planner to join an international MEP contractor delivering complex, fast-paced projects across the data centre, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Based in Glasgow, you’ll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme.
What you’ll be doing:
* Taking ownership of the electrical programme from tender through to commissioning and handover.
* Developing fully integrated project schedules using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
* Coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure plans are aligned across disciplines.
* Identifying critical path activities, key milestones, and potential delays — and proposing solutions.
* Supporting project managers with lookaheads, progress updates, and recovery strategies.
* Working closely with site teams to ensure real-time progress tracking and accurate forecasting.
* Producing detailed reports for internal and client-facing meetings.
* Leading planning workshops and mentoring junior planners where needed.
What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years’ planning experience on major electrical installations (ideally in data centre or industrial environments).
* Strong working knowledge of planning software – Primavera P6 is ideal, MS Project also considered.
* Background in electrical engineering or trade strongly preferred.
* Ability to interpret drawings, scope, and sequencing from a technical perspective.
* Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead coordination across teams.
* Passion for planning, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
* Right to work in the UK.