Senior Project Planner / Planning Manager Location - Elgin, Moray (Scotland) - MUST BE IN THE OFFICE 4-days per week Duration - Long-term contract (Initially 6-months) Rate - NEGOTIABLE but currently £650 / day Umbrella Determination - Inside IR35 A Senior Project Planner is required to join a Civils contractor in Elgin, Scotland on a long-term contract. It is initially 6-months but they will progress on to another 5-year contract, so there will be long-term opportunities for the right candidate. As a Senior Project Planner, you will be responsible for managing over 7000 activities on two huge construction projects valued together at £1bn, including subcontractor management. The successful candidate will have: Experience managing projects valued at a total of £500m Experience planning large valued projects on behalf of a contractor (purely project controls or client-side experience will not be right). Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Excel (with the ability to demonstrate practical P6 skills during interview). Have demonstrable experience in delivering projects from initiation to completion. The ability to articulate how they manage progress updates and monthly reporting cycles. Capability in evaluating programmes, including identifying and managing the critical path and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Managing subcontractor programmes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills - as the role involves engagement with multiple stakeholders and is client-facing. The ability to mentor and support junior planners. A record of stable employment with a previous organisation is desirable. Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.