Lead Planner

LMR Resourcing; New Ferry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in New Ferry is seeking a Lead Planner to support major projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Renewable Energy sectors. The role involves leading a team of planners, producing detailed project plans in Primavera P6, and ensuring effective project control integrations. Candidates should have experience in energy projects and demonstrate strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and excellent career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience supporting major projects during the design and construction phase.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Wind, and Renewable energy projects.
• Ability to produce detailed logic linked project plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and act as client interface on major projects.
• Ensure integration of project control procedures into the delivery process.
• Produce monthly planning reports and updates.

Skills

Primavera P6

Planning and organising

Communication

Team working

Problem solving

Numeracy

Literacy

IT knowledge

Job description

Lead Planner - Staff - West Wales

Location: West Wales

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering business during a period of continued growth as they support the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Renewable Energy sectors.

Role & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience supporting major projects during the design and construction phase.
• Will be responsible for leading a team of planners, giving direction and guidance as required, and acting as client interface on major projects.
• The role will be supporting numerous projects during various stages including pre-FEED, FEED and EPC.
• Producing detailed logic linked project plans in Primavera P6.
• Experience can cover any combination of Oil & Gas, Wind and Renewable energy both onshore and offshore.
• Ensure integration of project control procedures into the project delivery process.
• Provide expert advice including daily, weekly or monthly schedule updates.
• Production of monthly planning reports, resource updates and projections.
• Production of ad hoc reports informing the Project Manager of significant schedule impacts and their effect on progress and completion.
• Prepare information and attend regular planning and progress meetings.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Must be proficient with Primavera P6.
• Previous experience supporting major energy projects (eg. LNG, petrochemical or refining).
• Previous site experience beneficial but not essential.
• Planning and organising, communication, team working and problem solving.
• Good level of numeracy, literacy and IT knowledge.

Additional Information

In return the successful candidate can expect a market leading salary and benefits package coupled with excellent career progression opportunities as the company continues to grow