Are you a strategic Planning Manager ready to leave your mark on a monumental project on the stunning Isle of Skye? With a peak workforce expected to reach approximately 900 people on site, this is a unique opportunity to regroup a major initiative, get it back on schedule, and lead a dedicated planning team in an incredible remote location
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Key Responsibilities
Oversee the strategic planning and scheduling of multiple construction projects to ensure alignment with organisational goals
Lead collaborative efforts in the development and agreement of logical sequences and methodologies during tender processes
Offer strategic guidance throughout the contract stage, overseeing the planning team in producing, managing, and maintaining the Contract Programme
Display and evaluate the project critical path, advise the project team on results and corrective actions, and execute the change control process
Manage labour, equipment, and materials efficiently to meet project objectives while minimising costs and delays
Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to less experienced planners and personnel to foster their professional growth
Skills & Experience Required
Significant experience in successfully planning and managing large-scale and complex construction projects
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Proficient competence in project management tools and software, specifically Excel, MS Project, Primavera P6, or ASTA
Expertise in Risk Management for project programmes, including TRA and QSRA
Strong understanding of project planning financial aspects, including budgeting, cost estimation, and Earned Value Management
Substantial experience in leading and managing planning resources, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Project Logistics & Package
Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) based on an 8-hour workday
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Location & Pattern: Remote site in Skye, Scotland, requiring 3 to 4 days on-site per week
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Accommodation: The client provides purpose-built, hotel-style accommodation on site
Site Amenities: Access to on-site facilities including a gym, snooker room, and restaurant
Allowances: 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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