Planner/ Scheduler - Nigg Port, Inverness
Posted 3 days ago by Progressive Recruitment
£500 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Location Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Site Planner / Scheduler III role at the Port of Nigg, Inverness, involves supporting construction activities for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. The position requires developing and managing project schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring efficient execution of works on-site. This is a key role that demands strong planning and communication skills, particularly in a construction or infrastructure context. The contract runs from June 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and maintain the site project schedule
- Integrate subcontractor schedules with accurate structure and logic
- Manage the daily "Ready for Load-Out" schedule
- Coordinate with site teams (construction, commissioning, completion)
- Produce look-ahead plans (daily, weekly, 3-6 weeks)
- Identify critical path, risks, and mitigation actions
- Track progress and generate KPIs and reports
- Analyse delays and develop recovery plans
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in project planning within construction/infrastructure
- Strong expertise in Primavera P6
- Degree in Engineering, Science, Maths, or equivalent experience
- Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills
- Advanced Excel / reporting capability
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Inverness
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Site Planner / Scheduler III
Location: Port of Nigg, Inverness, Scotland
Project: Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Contract: 15 June 2026 - 31 December 2026
IR35: Inside IR35
Rotation: 14 on / 14 off (12-hour shifts)
Overview
The client is seeking an experienced Site Planner / Scheduler to support construction activities at the Marshalling Harbour site for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
This is a key on-site role focused on delivering accurate project schedules, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring efficient execution of works.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain the site project schedule
- Integrate subcontractor schedules with accurate structure and logic
- Manage the daily "Ready for Load-Out" schedule
- Coordinate with site teams (construction, commissioning, completion)
- Produce look-ahead plans (daily, weekly, 3-6 weeks)
- Identify critical path, risks, and mitigation actions
- Track progress and generate KPIs and reports
- Analyse delays and develop recovery plans
Requirements
- Proven experience in project planning within construction/infrastructure
- Strong expertise in Primavera P6
- Degree in Engineering, Science, Maths, or equivalent experience
- Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills
- Advanced Excel / reporting capability
Desirable
- Offshore wind or major infrastructure project experience
- Offshore construction / multi-vessel planning experience
Additional Information
- Site-based role in Port of Nigg (daily attendance required)
- Accommodation provided
- Travel expenses reimbursed up to £900 per rotation
- Travel days paid at 80%
- Occasional UK travel may be required
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