Project Planner

Extension Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm in Gateshead is seeking a Project Planner to support project teams by maintaining schedules and documentation. The role involves preparing updates, coordinating activities, and assisting in client communications. Ideal candidates have experience in project support, strong organisational skills, and are confident with Microsoft Excel. The company promotes diversity in its recruitment processes and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Administrator, Programme Coordinator, or Project Support role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly updates, including labour lookaheads and meeting notes.
• Support planning activities like booking training and checking competency records.
• Assist with client-facing reports, change request documentation, and issue logs.
• Coordinate purchase order tracking and internal communications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Project planning tools

Job description

Project Planner

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000pa depending on experience

Are you an organised, proactive professional looking to build your career within project support?

We’re recruiting a Project Planner on behalf of an established UK-based engineering construction group, operating across complex and critical infrastructure environments.

The Role – Project Planner

As the Project Planner, you’ll play a key part in supporting project teams, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accurate programme updates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and documentation.
• Prepare weekly updates including labour lookaheads and meeting notes.
• Support planning activities such as booking training, checking competency records, and gathering information from teams.
• Assist with client‑facing reports, change request documentation, and issue logs.
• Coordinate purchase order tracking, project setup documents, and internal communications.

About You – Project Planner

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating people, information, and schedules to keep projects running smoothly.

As Project Planner, you will have:

• Ideally experience in a Project Administrator, Programme Coordinator, or Project Support role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with project planning tools is beneficial but not essential.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. As a recruitment partner, we work with employers who value diversity and authenticity. If you’re excited about this Project Planner role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.