Lead Planner

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Lead PlannerContract Type: 12-Month ContractBenefits

Up to £75 per day Travel and Subsistence allowance for those outside commuting distanceProfessional development opportunity into a portfolio-level lead roleOpportunity to mentor and train others in planning practicesClosing Date for Applications: Tuesday 9th September 2025Interviews: Face-to-Face, week commencing 22nd September 2025About 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.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 critical paths, dependencies, and inter-discipline requirements to establish logical work sequences.Set, monitor, and report against delivery targets, supporting both internal and external audits.Act as the subject matter expert for planning systems, processes, and tools.Act as the intelligent customer for Primavera P6 software.Line management responsibility for staff within the planning function.Candidate Requirements

HND (or equivalent qualification) with significant planning experience.Strong understanding of portfolio and project controls.Skilled in schedule analysis, critical path methodology, and performance reporting.Proven experience with planning software, ideally Primavera P6.Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others.Security and Compliance

Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance.Will be required to complete a Drugs and Alcohol test and DBS check prior to site access.Job details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : ContractJob function : Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists by 2xLocation : Thurso, Scotland, United KingdomGet notified about new Lead Planner jobs in

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