Senior Planning Engineer

Randstad CPE; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on-site

On-site gym

Restaurant on-site

£10 daily meal allowance

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a remote-site project in Skye, Scotland, with up to 900 workers. You will lead the development and management of complex construction schedules, ensuring optimal resource use and strict adherence to timelines.

From tender through contract stages you will shape sequencing, manage the Contract Programme, evaluate critical paths, drive change control, and mentor junior planners while delivering KPI-driven progress data.

Qualifications

• Experience producing and managing Construction Programmes across complex projects.
• Advanced competence with Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Strong understanding of construction project management principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes, including TRA and QSRA.
• Proven leadership and excellent communication, with ability to manage client and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of complex construction schedules.
• Ensure programme content complies with planning procedures and guidance.
• Identify planning scope, constraints, contract requirements, and major quantities.
• Develop strategic sequencing and methodologies at tender stage.
• Produce, manage, and maintain the Contract Programme at contract stage.
• Evaluate critical path, advise on actions, and manage change control.
• Provide planning oversight and mentor less experienced planners.
• Produce project data and KPIs to track progress and support decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Conflict resolution

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

Are you a seasoned planning professional seeking an incredible opportunity to make a massive impact on a major project?

This project is located on a remote site in Skye, Scotland, where the peak workforce is expected to reach approximately 900 people.

As a Senior Planning Engineer, you will lead the development and management of complex construction project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and strict adherence to timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

You will work independently or as part of the planning team to ensure the programme content is functionally compliant with planning procedures and guidance

You will identify the planning scope, major constraints, contract requirements, and major quantities affecting the programme

At the tender stage, you will utilise advanced expertise to collaboratively develop a strategic sequence and methodology for the successful delivery of works

At the contract stage, you will ensure the meticulous production, management, and maintenance of the Contract Programme

You will evaluate the project critical path, advise the team of results or corrective actions, and execute the change control process

You will provide strategic planning oversight and actively mentor and guide less experienced planners

You will aid the team in producing project data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and make data-driven decisions

What We Are Looking For

You must have experience in the production and management of Construction Programmes across a variety of complex projects

You must possess advanced competence in project management tools and software, such as Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA

You will need a comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, methodologies, and best practices

You must have knowledge of Risk Management in project programmes, including TRA and QSRA

You should be a strong leader with excellent communication skills, capable of conflict resolution and managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders

What's on Offer:

£600/day, (Umbrella Inside IR35; with day rates including travel costs)

Accommodation is provided by the client on site in a purpose-built accommodation block or hotel-style setup

Excellent on-site amenities are available, including a gym, snooker room, and restaurant

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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