Senior Planning Engineer: Lead Scheduling on Skye Project

Construction, Property and Engineering; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on site

On-site gym

Restaurant on-site

Meal allowance

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a major project on a remote site in Skye, Scotland, with peak workforce around 900. You will lead the development and management of complex construction schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating planning, defining scope, managing constraints, tender-stage sequencing, and maintaining the Contract Programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in production and management of Construction Programmes on complex projects.
• Advanced competence with Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management principles and best practices.
• Experience with risk management in project programmes (TRA and QSRA).
• Strong leadership and excellent communication; able to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of complex construction project schedules.
• Ensure programme content complies with planning procedures and guidance.
• Identify planning scope, constraints, contract requirements and major quantities.
• Develop strategic sequences and delivery methodologies at tender stage.
• Produce, manage, and maintain the Contract Programme at contract stage.
• Evaluate critical path and advise on actions; manage change control.
• Mentor junior planners and provide data-driven KPI insights.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer for a major project on a remote site in Skye, Scotland, with peak workforce around 900. You will lead the development and management of complex construction schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating planning, defining scope, managing constraints, tender-stage sequencing, and maintaining the Contract Programme.