Planning Manager

Job Description

Planning Manager: Fort Augustus/ Moray

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Manager to oversee planning activities across two prestigious SSE projects. This is a critical role, requiring strong leadership and strategic thinking to ensure the successful delivery of these important projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, aligning with project goals, budgets, and deadlines. This includes coordinating the activities of multiple contractors and subcontractors across both sites.
• Resource Management: Effectively manage project resources, including personnel, materials, equipment, and budget, optimizing allocation and ensuring efficient utilization.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress against established plans, identify potential risks and delays, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and assess potential risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project schedules and budgets.
• Change Management: Manage change requests and effectively implement approved changes, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and deliverables.
• Communication & Collaboration: Maintain open communication with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project plans, schedules, and progress updates.
• Process Optimization: Continuously review and improve planning processes, identifying areas for efficiency gains and incorporating best practices.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to planning teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Prior experience with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Proficiency with P6 Primavera.
• Proven experience as a Planning Manager on large-scale projects, ideally within the energy sector.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Randstad CPE values 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.