Planning Manager

First Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a complex Overhead Line project in Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands. The ideal candidate will have strong planning experience in infrastructure projects and excellent analytical skills. This role offers competitive day rates and on-site accommodation. Responsibilities include developing project schedules and providing insights to project leadership. This is a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful location while driving major infrastructure developments.

Benefits

Competitive day rates

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Strong planning experience in major infrastructure or transmission projects.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Extensive planning leadership experience on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and track detailed project schedules.
• Deliver progress updates and performance dashboards.
• Lead planning and scheduling function across the OHL project.

Skills

Strong planning experience in major infrastructure projects

Excellent analytical and reporting skills

Communication skills

Expertise in Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Highlands and Islands
Sector: Construction
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Day Rate Inside - Very competitive rates on offer!
Reference: SK/R/091425

Role

Planning Manager – Senior Planning Engineer

Project: Complex Overhead Line (OHL) Cabling Project

Location: Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands

Contract Length: 6 Months

Hours: 40 per week

On‑Site Requirement: Minimum 4 days per week

Accommodation: Provided on site

Day Rates: Highly competitive due to remote location

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to support a technically challenging and high‑profile Overhead Line project in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Based in Fort Augustus, this role offers a rare opportunity to work on a major infrastructure programme while enjoying the stunning Highland surroundings. Competitive day rates and on‑site accommodation add to the appeal of this unique contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and track detailed project schedules for a major OHL cabling programme.
• Deliver progress updates, performance dashboards, KPIs and critical path analysis.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and commercial teams to ensure programme accuracy.
• Support scenario modelling, risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Ensure all planning deliverables meet project governance and client expectations.
• Provide clear, data‑driven insights to support project leadership.

Requirements

• Strong planning experience in major infrastructure or transmission projects.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working on a remote site at least four days per week.

Why This Role?

• Work on a complex and career‑defining OHL project.
• Immerse yourself in the incredible scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
• Very competitive day rates + on‑site accommodation provided.

Planning Manager – Lead Planning and Coordination

Project: Complex Overhead Line (OHL) Cabling Project

Location: Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands

Contract Length: 6 Months

Hours: 40 per week

On‑Site Requirement: Minimum 4 days per week

Accommodation: Provided on site

Day Rates: Highly competitive due to remote location

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

A Planning Manager is required to lead and coordinate all programme management responsibilities for the same complex OHL cabling project. This senior‑level role demands leadership, technical oversight, and the ability to bring structure to a multi‑disciplinary, high‑demand environment. With accommodation provided and highly competitive rates, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full planning and scheduling function across the OHL project.
• Oversee programme development, critical path management, progress tracking and forecasting.
• Mentor and guide planning team members.
• Provide strategic programme input to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities and mitigation actions.
• Ensure schedules accurately reflect delivery constraints and align with project targets.

Requirements

• Extensive planning leadership experience on major infrastructure or transmission projects.
• Expert Primavera P6 skills and strong programme management capability.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and leadership skills.
• Ability to work predominantly on site in a remote location.

Why This Role?

• Lead planning for a high‑profile, technically complex project.
• Work from one of the most iconic landscapes in Scotland.
• Competitive day rates + accommodation included due to remote location.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for new employment.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.