Planning Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Motherwell; Híbrido; GBP 104.000 - 136.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

On-site accommodation

Gym on-site

Restaurant on site

Meal allowance

Resumo da vaga

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Strategic Planning Manager for a major Isle of Skye project. You will lead a dedicated planning team, oversee the Contract Programme, and drive schedule recovery on a remote site with a peak workforce. 3–4 days on site weekly, accommodation provided, with on-site facilities.

Requires extensive experience in large-scale construction planning, proficiency with MS Project, Primavera P6, and ASTA, plus strong risk and earned value management skills.

Qualificações

• Significant experience in planning and managing large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools: Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, ASTA.
• Expertise in risk management for project programmes and change control.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee strategic planning and scheduling across multiple projects.
• Lead development and agreement of sequences during tender processes.
• Guide planning during the contract stage and manage Contract Programme.
• Assess critical path and advise on corrective actions.
• Manage labour, equipment and materials to meet objectives and minimise costs.
• Mentor junior planners and drive professional growth.

Conhecimentos

Large-scale planning

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Excel

Risk management

Earned Value

Budgeting

Ferramentas

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Descrição da vaga

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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