Lead Planner Location: Onsite - Thurso, Caithness Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Rate: £31 - £53 per hour (Umbrella) Additional Benefits: Up to £75 per day Travel & Subsistence allowance for those outside commuting distance Professional development opportunity into a portfolio-level lead role Opportunity to mentor and train others in planning practicesClosing Date for Applications: Tuesday 9th September 2025 Interviews: Face-to-Face, week commencing 22nd September 2025 About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Planner to join a portfolio team working on a major programme of work in Thurso. This role provides excellent exposure at portfolio level, combining planning leadership, performance management, and change control responsibilities. The Lead Planner will play a pivotal role in developing and monitoring delivery targets, managing schedule assurance, overseeing integrated project controls, and ensuring that best practices are applied across the business. This is also a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for mentoring team members and guiding the effective use of planning tools and processes. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain site planning procedures and controlled documents. Analyse programme schedules, identify emerging risks, and support change control reviews. Provide training and mentoring to strengthen organisational planning capability. Analyse c...