Project Planner

First Recruitment Group; Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Project Planner to support major infrastructure delivery in Glasgow or Newcastle. The role combines contract or permanent options, working with Project Managers and PMO teams to lead planning across multiple projects from inception to delivery.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in NEC4 contracts (Options A & C), excellent Excel and MS Project skills, and a proven ability to coordinate schedules, resources and stakeholder reporting with attention to

Qualifications

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise project updates.
• Ability to engage confidently with subcontractors and critically review submissions.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage project schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate work packages, track progress against schedules and support resource planning.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor planning activities.
• Review and approve subcontractor programmes.
• Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, changes, risks and opportunities.
• Support proposal development through manhour estimating and planning input.
• Produce concise and accurate project reporting, including critical path analysis and key project metrics.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Microsoft Project

Job description

Shape the success of major infrastructure projects with your planning expertise.

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Planner, who will be required to work on a Contract or Permanent basis in Glasgowor Newcastle.

Role Purpose:

• Support project delivery as part of a growing infrastructure portfolio
• Act as the local planning lead, working closely with Project Managers and PMO teams
• Provide planning support across multiple projects from inception through delivery
• Coordinate project schedules, resources and stakeholder reporting activities

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Produce and manage project schedules for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate work packages, track progress against schedules and support resource planning
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor planning activities
• Review and approve subcontractor programmes
• Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, changes, risks and opportunities
• Support proposal development through manhour estimating and planning input
• Produce concise and accurate project reporting, including critical path analysis and key project metrics

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Project
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise project updates
• Ability to engage confidently with subcontractors and critically review submissions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Degree preferred or equivalent qualification
• Experience as a Project Planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential, particularly Option A and Option C
• Experience on major infrastructure design and build projects is highly desirable
• Experience within the Nuclear or Defence sectors is highly desirable

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Planner looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support