Planning Manager

Kintec Global Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering organization is seeking a Planning Manager in the energy and chemicals sector. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape planning strategies while ensuring safety and operational excellence. You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate across departments, and drive process improvements. Join a forward-thinking company engaged in next-generation energy projects, including hydrogen, and make a significant impact in a safety-focused environment. If you have a background in planning within chemical or petrochemical industries, this is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within chemical, refinery, or petrochemical sectors.
• Strong background in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a delivery planning team to achieve operational excellence.
• Implement safe and cost-effective scheduling processes.

Skills

Leadership

Planning Systems (Primavera, SAP, Maximo)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Process Improvement

Tools

Primavera

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Planning Manager Energy & Chemicals Sector
Location: Near Sheffield, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview
We are representing a prominent engineering organisation operating within the energy and chemicals space. The company is deeply engaged in next-generation energy projects, including hydrogen, and is now looking for an experienced Planning Manager to join their team near Sheffield. This is a leadership role offering the chance to shape and refine planning strategy in a forward-thinking, safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a high-performing delivery planning team.

• Ensure the development and implementation of safe, timely, cost-effective scheduling processes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align planning outputs with wider business objectives.

• Build strong working relationships across departments to deliver on customer supply needs.

• Identify and implement process improvements that drive operational excellence.

• Maintain high standards in safety, service quality, and sustainability.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development to team members.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and talent retention.

Minimum Requirements

• Background in planning within chemical, refinery, petrochemical, or top-tier COMAH sites.

• Experience with planning systems such as Primavera, SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.