Lead PlannerLocation: Onsite - Thurso, CaithnessContract Type: 12-Month ContractRate: 31 - 53 per hour (Umbrella)Additional Benefits: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 RoleWe 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 critical paths, dependencies, and inter-discipline requirements to establish logical work seq