Master Planner

Global Recruitment Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Master Planner to oversee production scheduling and planning within a collaborative operations team. The role involves aligning production needs with resources, managing high-value portfolios, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years' experience in production planning, particularly in manufacturing or engineering environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and ERP systems is essential. Competitive salary up to £62,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production planning in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to manage high-value production portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules.
• Forecast resource requirements for workloads.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams.
• Identify and mitigate scheduling risks.
• Develop and report on KPIs for schedule performance.
• Drive planning best practices and system improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Master Planner to join our Operations team. This critical role will be responsible for planning and scheduling of all Operations production activities. Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, you will oversee both strategic and tactical scheduling, aligning production needs with available resources, supporting business growth and customer demands. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to lead and influence enterprise-level planning while supporting the successful delivery of high-impact projects across power transmission, renewables, and infrastructure.

Salary - Competitive salary dependant on experience (Up to £62,000)

About the company: Our client is a leader in complex steel fabrication and design, supporting critical infrastructure across the UK. We play a vital role in delivering the UK's 2030 targets and net-zero ambitions. With over 60 years of expertise, they operate across multiple sites and sectors, including renewables, power transmission, transport, and industrial manufacturing. We are a collaborative and dynamic team dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Planning: Develop and maintain master production schedules, aligning project milestones with labour, materials, and equipment capacity.
• Capacity Management: Forecast resource requirements for current and future workloads, addressing over/under capacity issues proactively.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Commercial, and Business Development teams to ensure production plans reflect business and client demands.
• Risk & Contingency Planning: Identify and mitigate scheduling risks, including delays, quality issues, or supply chain disruption.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and report on KPIs to track schedule performance, capacity, and output, contributing to continuous improvement.
• System & Process Development: Drive planning best practices and system improvements, promoting the use of Microsoft Project and supporting internal training.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in production planning within a manufacturing or engineering environment (ideally steel fabrication or project-led production).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and scheduling tools.
• Proven ability to plan against business milestones and manage high-value production portfolios.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project; ERP experience essential. Familiarity with Primavera P6 advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional organisational and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders across departments.
• Commercially aware with a clear understanding of how planning impacts delivery and profitability.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence process improvement and planning capability across the team.

Please apply direct with your cv attached