Project Planner

Job DescriptionProject Planner Large-Scale Manufacturing Development (North East England)Purpose: To plan, coordinate, and monitor the delivery schedule of a major industrial construction and commissioning project. The role ensures accurate, data-driven programme control across all project stages, supporting timely completion within cost and quality parameters.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using professional planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather progress data and update forecasts.Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options to keep the project on track.Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management.Support change management and assess the time impact of scope variations.Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes.Ensure compliance with internal project governance and safety standards.Profile Requirements:Degree or technical qualification in engineering, project controls, or a related field.Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in planning/scheduling major capital projects, ideally in manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure sectors.Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based analytics.Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities.Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.Core Competencies: Analytical thinking Collaboration Attention to detail Time management Proactive problem-solving Commitment to safety and qualitySummary: A mid-to-senior project controls role supporting the planning and delivery of a high-value manufacturing facility. Focus on integrated scheduling, progress reporting, and schedule risk management within a multi-disciplinary project team.

Created: 2025-10-23