Senior Planner in Thurso, Highlands

Major Engineering Programme | Hybrid Working | SC/BPSS Clearance Required

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major programme within a highly regulated engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of complex, long-duration projects while working alongside high-performing project controls and engineering teams. The role is working on decommissoning scopes for Dounreay nuclear facility in the North of Scotland. This is a permanent position working on a rotation.

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 3 weeks working from home, 1 week on site
• All travel and accommodation expenses covered for site attendance
• Long-term, high-profile programme work within a complex engineering environment

As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules across major engineering programmes. You will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to provide planning expertise, identify risks and opportunities, support programme recovery activities, and drive effective project controls.

Candidates must already hold BPSS or SC Clearance (eligible to obtain SC clearance) to be considered for this opportunity.

You will also have:

• Experience on highly regulated, complex engineering or industrial projects
• Experience supporting programmes with project durations of three years or more
• Strong experience developing and maintaining both baseline and working-level schedules
• Practical application of Earned Value Management (EVM) within major projects or programmes
• A proven track record of identifying programme risks, advising on performance issues, and implementing recovery strategies
• Significant experience using project controls and project management systems
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge, influence, and support project teams

If you're interested in the position, please apply to arrange a call to discuss it further.