Senior Planning Engineer — Skye On-Site Lead

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

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.