Planner

Randstad CPE; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planner for a permanent position based in Hartlepool. The ideal candidate will develop project programmes using Microsoft Project and monitor project progress, ensuring compliance with NEC Contracts. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. This role offers full-time hours in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner within a civils contracting environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in using Microsoft Project (MSP) for complex project scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of NEC Contracts, particularly in programming.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Microsoft Project.
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to ensure accurate schedules.
• Monitoring project progress against baselines and identifying critical paths.

Skills

Microsoft Project (MSP)

NEC Contracts (NEC3, NEC4)

Civil engineering construction processes

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

As a Planner, you'll be responsible for:

Developing and maintaining detailed project programmes using Microsoft Project (MSP).

Working closely with project managers, site teams, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and realistic schedules.

Monitoring project progress against baselines, identifying critical paths, and highlighting potential delays.

Producing regular progress reports and forecasting future project performance.

Assessing the impact of variations and changes on project timelines, with a keen eye on NEC Contract implications.

Contributing to risk management and mitigation strategies, considering contractual obligations.

Ensuring compliance with NEC Contract requirements and company procedures.

We're looking for someone who has:

Proven experience as a Planner within a civils contracting environment.

Demonstrable expertise in using Microsoft Project (MSP) for complex project scheduling.

Strong knowledge and practical experience with NEC Contracts (e.g., NEC3, NEC4), particularly in relation to programming and compensation events.

A strong understanding of civil engineering construction processes and methodologies.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of project staff and stakeholders.

A proactive and organised approach to work, with keen attention to detail.

Based in or willing to relocate to the North East.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Planner

Company:

Location:

Hartlepool, Durham

Posted:

Jul 30th 2025

Closes:

Aug 30th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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