Strategic Planning Manager – Remote Skye Construction Lead

Construction, Property and Engineering; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Gym on-site

Restaurant on site

Meal allowance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Large-scale planning

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Excel

Risk management

Earned Value

Budgeting

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

ASTA

Job description

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.