Planning Manager

Randstad UK; Holytown; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

On-site gym

Meal allowance

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Strategic Planning Manager for a major Isle of Skye project. The role involves leading a planning team, monitoring schedules, and ensuring alignment with the contract programme. Remote site working with 3–4 days on-site weekly.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in large-scale construction planning, proficiency with Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA, and strong risk and cost management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and managing large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Strong track record in leading planning teams and delivering projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and scheduling across multiple projects.
• Lead development and agreement of sequences and methodologies during tender processes.
• Guide contract stage planning and manage Contract Programme delivery.
• Evaluate critical path and manage change control process.
• Manage labour, equipment and materials to meet objectives while minimising costs.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Cost control

Mentoring

Scheduling

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

Are you a strategic Planning Manager ready to leave your mark on a monumental project on the stunning Isle of Skye? With a peak workforce expected to reach approximately 900 people on site, this is a unique opportunity to regroup a major initiative, get it back on schedule, and lead a dedicated planning team in an incredible remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning and scheduling of multiple construction projects to ensure alignment with organisational goals
• Lead collaborative efforts in the development and agreement of logical sequences and methodologies during tender processes
• Offer strategic guidance throughout the contract stage, overseeing the planning team in producing, managing, and maintaining the Contract Programme
• Display and evaluate the project critical path, advise the project team on results and corrective actions, and execute the change control process
• Manage labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimising costs and delays
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to less experienced planners and personnel to foster their professional growth

Skills & Experience Required

• Significant experience in successfully planning and managing large-scale and complex construction projects.
• Proficient competence in project management tools and software, specifically Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA
• Expertise in Risk Management for project programmes, including TRA and QSRA
• Strong understanding of project planning financial aspects, including budgeting, cost estimation, and Earned Value Management
• Substantial experience in leading and managing planning resources, with a proven track record of successful project delivery

Project Logistics & Package

• Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) based on an 8-hour workday.
• Location & Pattern: Remote site in Skye, Scotland, requiring 3 to 4 days on-site per week. Day rates include travel expenses.
• Accommodation: The client provides purpose-built, hotel-style accommodation on site
• Site Amenities: Access to on-site facilities including a gym, snooker room, and restaurant
• Allowances: A £10 per day food/meal allowance is provided

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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