Construction Planner in Port Talbot

Energy Jobline ZR; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Annual Pay Review

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension scheme (10% employer)

Job summary

Tata Steel in Port Talbot is seeking an experienced Level 4 Construction Scheduler on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will hold PMI scheduling credentials and APM MQ/PPQ, EVM and PPC certifications and will manage Level 4 schedules within a multi‑disciplinary project team. Hours are 36.5 per week, Monday to Friday, onsite at Port Talbot SA13 2NG.

Applicants must have full UK right to work. Responsibilities include updating Level 4 schedules, coordinating with project teams, tracking

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/NVQ and/or Degree in STEM.
• PMI-SP credential.
• APM MQ or PPQ qualification.
• APM EVM certification.
• APM PPC certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.
• Good IT literacy including MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of project planning tools.
• Experience forecasting and delivering on multi‑disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating Level 4 construction schedules aligned to Level 3 master schedule.
• Monitoring progress, updating schedules and resolving scheduling issues with stakeholders.
• Developing and finalising Level 4 commissioning schedules and integrating with master schedule.
• Coordinating with project teams to gather information, update schedules and track milestones.
• Monitoring site progress, identifying delays and risks to improve delivery.
• Supporting contractor payments through validation against Level 4 schedules and contracts.
• Managing schedule changes and project communication via change control.
• Producing regular progress, trend and issue reports.
• Using Primavera P6, MS Project and other scheduling tools.

Skills

PMI-SP credential

APM MQ/PPQ

APM EVM certification

APM PPC certification

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

UK Driving Licence

Project planning tools knowledge

Education

HND/NVQ or Degree in STEM

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Level 4 Construction Scheduler?

Do you consider yourself to hold strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

Tata Steel's largest UK works, Port Talbot, are seeking an experienced L4 Construction Scheduler on a fixed term basis. The successful applicant will be a PMI scheduling professional holding APM PPC and APM EVM certifications. This position allows a competent Construction Scheduler to manage detailed project schedules within a multi disciplined team during the construction phase of site projects.

On this occasion, only applicants with FULL Right to work in the UK already in place can be considered.

Role: Scheduler (Construction L4)

Hours: Mon - Fri, 36.5 hours per week

Location: TATA Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG, United Kingdom

Rate: Competitive and based on experience (inside IR35)

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and optimising Level 4 construction schedules aligned to the Level 3 integrated schedule
• Monitoring project progress, updating schedules and resolving scheduling issues with stakeholders
• Developing and finalising Level 4 commissioning schedules and integrating with the master schedule
• Coordinating with project teams to gather information, update schedules and track milestones
• Monitoring site progress, identifying delays, risks and opportunities to improve delivery
• Supporting contractor payment applications through validation against Level 4 schedules and contract rules
• Implementing schedule changes and managing communication through the project change control process
• Analysing schedule performance and producing regular progress, trend and issue reports
• Managing project timelines using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.

Essential requirements:

• Educated to HND/NVQ and/or Degree standard in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline
• PMI-SP credential
• APM MQ or PPQ qualification
• APM EVM certification
• APM PPC certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of the site)
• Good IT literacy especially with MS Office
• Basic knowledge of project planning tools
• Previous experience forecasting and delivering on multi disciplined projects

Benefits:

• 35 days holidays per annum, including Bank Holidays
• Annual Pay Review
• Annual Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being
• Exclusive online services including restaurant, local, and retail discounts

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.