Programme Planner - Technical Engineering

Expleo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Programme Planner - Technical Engineering to manage complex schedules and collaborate with engineering teams. This role involves developing detailed project schedules, monitoring timelines, and identifying areas for cost reduction. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and empowers technology-loving professionals to expand their skills while working on inspiring projects. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Skill expansion opportunities

Inspiring projects

Qualifications

• Project Management qualification or certification required.
• Experience in maritime, automotive, aerospace sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules detailing tasks and milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and monitor project timelines.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Coordination

Document Control

Project Management

Microsoft Project

Teamwork Software

Education

Project Management Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

At this level, a Programme Planner - Technical Engineering is responsible for applying schedule management independently, primarily in complex situations across P3M. Preparing and maintaining integrated schedules of programme and/or project activities and events, taking into account dependencies and resource requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules that detail tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on-site and other relevant professionals.
• Monitor Project Management Timelines and adjust plans as necessary to ensure timely completion.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend the right strategies for cost reduction.
• Work in close partnership with the Project Director or Project Manager to strategically plan and schedule major projects using your preferred planning program.
• Keep meticulous records of project resources, changes, labour, and expenses, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Project Management qualification or certification.
• Experience in maritime, automotive, aerospace sectors.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing Process Coordinator – Familiar with production workflows, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Document Controller – Experience managing and controlling engineering documentation.
• Experience in Microsoft Project/Teamwork/equivalent planning software.

Key Outputs / Deliverables

• Business Unit
• Project Cardinal Date Plan
• Schedule Risk Analysis
• Schedule variance reporting/analysis
• Critical Path reporting/Analysis
• Toolset alignment reports
• Resource Profiles
• EVM Data
• Archived Schedules
• Scheduling maturity model
• PM Controls Framework

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology-loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

Inclusivity Commitment

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.”

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.