Job Title: Senior / Lead Project Planner
Location: Scottish Highlands
Type: Contract
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY candidates who have full right to work in the UK holding either a UK passport, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) will be considered for this position.
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering large-scale network reinforcement works across remote and environmentally sensitive locations.
The Role
As Senior Project Planner, you will take overall responsibility for programme planning and control across a complex, multi discipline scheme from design through construction and commissioning.
You will work closely with delivery teams across multiple workstreams, supporting leadership with reliable programme intelligence, scenario planning and progress reporting.
Responsibilities
Develop, manage and maintain fully integrated project programmes
Establish baselines, targets and lookahead schedules
Monitor progress and performance against the programme
Identify risks, critical path and constraints
Produce reports to support project decision-making
Undertake delay analysis and programme updates
Support change control and forecasting
Coordinate planning inputs across design, delivery and supply chain
Ensure planning governance and best practice are applied
Contribute to performance improvement and recovery planning
Essential Requirements
Demonstrable experience as a Senior / Lead Planner on major infrastructure or construction projects
Strong working knowledge of planning and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or equivalent)
Understanding of NEC contracts and programme control
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate in remote or challenging environments
Problem solving mindset and attention to detail
Desirable
Experience in utilities, power, rail, highways or large scale civils
Exposure to environmentally sensitive or logistically complex projects
Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
For more information, please apply or contact Billy at Advance TRS.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status