Planner

AJP Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and project services company in North East England is seeking a Planner to develop and maintain project schedules. The role involves coordinating with various teams, identifying risks, and ensuring project compliance with governance standards. Candidates should have strong experience in planning major capital projects and be skilled in tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. This position offers the opportunity for growth and collaboration in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects.
• Skills in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based analytics are essential.
• Exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using professional planning tools.
• Coordinate with teams to gather progress data and update forecasts.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel-based analytics

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leading engineering and project services company who provide bespoke solutions across a number of marine related areas. Due to new projects won, they now require a Planner to work from their busy North East office.

The Role

• 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.

The Person

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Proven experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects.
• Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based analytics (Primavera training will be available).
• Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.