Planning Manager

Carrington West; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead planning for a major overhead line construction programme. Candidates should have a strong background in Civils/Construction and proven experience with Primavera P6. This role involves managing project controls and coordinating with various teams to ensure effective delivery. A flexible working pattern is offered, including the option for accommodation during the work period.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Strong background in Civils/Construction, preferably in infrastructure or highways.
• Proven experience leading planning on major projects.
• Expertise in robust project controls and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all planning activities for a multi-year construction programme.
• Manage project controls and schedule integrity using P6.
• Oversee planning inputs for civil works and access routes.

Skills

Civils/Construction background

Leadership in multi-discipline projects

Expertise in Primavera P6

Data management skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a major Scottish overhead line (OHL) infrastructure programme and are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to join the delivery team. This is a landmark project involving the construction of 440 new towers, extensive access track development, and large-scale associated civil works.

Responsibilities

• Leading all planning activities across a multi-year OHL construction programme.
• Managing project controls and schedule integrity using Primavera P6.
• Overseeing planning inputs for tower erection, civil works, and access routes.
• Coordinating with engineering, construction, environmental and commercial teams.
• Ensuring programme risks, delays and forecasts are clearly reported.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Civils/Construction, ideally major infrastructure or highways.
• Proven experience leading planning on multi-discipline or linear infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in P6 and robust project controls principles.
• Comfortable working on remote sites and managing large volumes of programme data.
• Candidates based in Scotland or willing to relocate (weekly commuting not ideal).

Working pattern

• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Option of 4 days on site + 1 day from home
• Accommodation can be provided in purpose-built project village (if opting for accommodation-inclusive rate)

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