Project Planner

DiverseJobsMatter; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company bonus scheme

Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent project management firm is hiring for a Project Planner at their Hunterston location. The successful candidate will develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring optimal delivery and identifying risks and opportunities. Required qualifications include substantial planning experience and proficiency with Primavera P6. Competitive benefits package offered, including flexible working and bonuses based on corporate performance.

Qualifications

• Substantial planning experience in a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of schedules within highly technical and regulated industries.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide planning expertise and support to Project Managers.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews and provide monthly updates with earned value analysis.

Skills

Project scheduling

Risk analysis

Earned Value Management

Critical Path Analysis

Program Evaluation & Review Technique

Tools

Primavera P6

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Project Planner

Location: Hunterston

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Project Planner to join its established Project Controls team at Hunterston. The role will involve developing and maintaining delivery schedules for major projects, working closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to optimise delivery, manage risks, and identify opportunities.

The successful candidate will be experienced in planning within highly technical and regulated industries, with strong knowledge of project scheduling, earned value management, and risk analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide planning expertise and support to Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
• Produce accurate project schedules that incorporate risks, assumptions, and opportunities.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews and provide monthly updates with earned value analysis.
• Maintain and update risk and assumption management databases.
• Analyse project performance to identify risks, opportunities, and impacts, making recommendations to optimise delivery.
• Review contractor and supplier schedules, advising on acceptance or required amendments.
• Ensure schedule integrity through the change control process.
• Liaise effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial planning experience in a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of schedules within highly technical and regulated industries.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.
• Experience constructing and managing logic-driven, resource-loaded, and cost-loaded schedules.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong skills in Critical Path Analysis (CPA) and Programme Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT).
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service), with buy/sell leave options.
• Company bonus scheme (up to £5,750 per annum linked to corporate objectives).
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution (depending on employee contribution).
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Flexible benefits scheme (including cycle-to-work and discounted gym membership).
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Ongoing training, development, and CPD opportunities.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Additional Information

• Security clearance is required (or the ability to obtain it).
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the site.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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