Project Planner

OEG; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OEG is seeking a Project Planner to join the Topside Division in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on supporting planning and coordination of project activities to ensure schedules, budgets, and processes are followed from initiation to completion.

You will develop detailed baseline schedules, allocate resources, track progress, and generate regular reports. The candidate should be proficient in Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud, Power BI and MS Office, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Project Management, or similar).
• Experience using controls/planning software such as Primavera (P6), Oracle Primavera Cloud, Power BI, Microsoft Project and Office Applications.
• Strong time management and communication skills; ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project planning documentation, including tender schedules, detailed offshore schedules, and as-built analysis.
• Estimate the project timeline and keep schedules on track by creating detailed baseline schedules with tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Estimate and allocate resources such as labour, materials, and equipment.
• Create and maintain project records including schedule data metrics and reports ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Track and report key planning metrics, including progress curves, lookahead reports, and monthly updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing input on process enhancements and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Tendering and Engineering to ensure smooth project execution and resolve schedule issues.

Skills

Primavera P6

Primavera Cloud

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Office applications

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering/PM or similar

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Power BI

Office 365

Job description

OEG is a leading energy solutions business, providing mission critical infrastructure assets and services to the global offshore energy industry. Through our specialist divisions - topside, marine, subsea, cables, logistics and industrials, we are a pivotal link in the global offshore energy project chain, ensuring our customers' projects are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently. We are currently seeking a Project Planner to join our Topside Division.

Location

Contract

• Fixed-term maternity cover.
• Starting November 2026 for approximately 12 months.

Core Purpose

• Support the planning and coordination of project activities, ensuring work is scheduled, monitored, and delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets and processes.
• Play a key role in the successful design, development, and execution of both offshore and onshore projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage resources, and help guide the team to stay on track whilst ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project planning documentation, including tender schedules, detailed offshore schedules, and as-built analysis.
• Estimate the project timeline and keep schedules on track by creating detailed baseline schedules that outline tasks, milestones, and deadlines.
• Estimating and allocating resources such as labour, materials, and equipment.
• Create and maintain project records including schedule data metrics, and reports ensuring all data captured is accurate and meets the specific requirements.
• Track and report key planning metrics, including progress S-curves, lookahead reports, and monthly reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by providing input and feedback on process enhancements and potential business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Tendering and Engineering to ensure smooth project execution, troubleshoot schedule and timeline issues and elevate them to the team.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in project coordination within the industry is preferred.
• Experience of working in a project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios.
• Proactive and confident, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience using controls/planning software applications such as Primavera (P6), Oracle Primavera Cloud, Power BI, Microsoft Project and Office Applications.
• Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think quickly, prioritise effectively and meet project deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls principles.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Project Management, or similar).

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.