Planner

Royal IHC; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Planner to oversee project delivery schedules. This role involves close collaboration with project managers and engineering teams to ensure timely completion of major capital projects. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with planning tools like MS Project, and the ability to communicate effectively. The role offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Health cover

Cycle to work package

Bonus potential

25 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel-based analytics.
• Exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using planning tools.
• Coordinate with teams to gather progress data and update forecasts.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options.
• Produce regular progress and performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with project governance and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proven experience in planning major projects

Proficiency in MS Project

Excel-based analytics

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Based in the UK, Royal IHC Ltd designs and builds cable lay equipment and subsea vehicles for the offshore energy and telecommunications industries. With multiple major projects currently underway and more on the horizon, our UK project team is expanding to keep pace and deliver world-first solutions to world-class clients across the offshore energy sector.

The Planner role will be working closely with project managers and engineering teams to support successful delivery across projects that vary in scale, complexity, and duration. As Royal IHC Ltd continues to expand, this role offers key opportunities for professional growth and development.

The role:

We are seeking a capable and detail oriented professional to join our Planning team, where you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing project delivery schedules. In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across all departments to support the timely and cost-effective completion of projects. You will also be expected to work independently, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain substantive experience, contribute to significant organisational initiatives, and further develop your professional capabilities within a structured and dynamic environment.

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.
• Working with Senior Planner to produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management.
• Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes (SPI & CPI).
• Ensure compliance with internal project governance and safety standards.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Proven experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel-based analytics is essential. Experience with Primavera P6 is desirable, however training will be provided where required.
• Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.

Vacancy applicable to candidates with the right to work in the UK only.

What we can offer you:

• Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme.
• Pension: 7% employer plus 5% employee contribution Salary Exchange scheme.
• Death in service: 4x annual salary.
• Health Cover: Individual cover provided with BUPA (family members can be added at a subsidised cost).
• Cycle Scheme: Cycle to work package available up to £1500.
• Bonus: Up to 10% of basic salary based on Royal IHC achieving its financial targets.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.