Project Planner

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Planner to support complex engineering projects. Candidates must have proven experience in project scheduling, particularly in engineering environments, and proficiency in tools like MS Project and SAP. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, managing dependencies, and providing progress updates. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Scheduler on complex projects.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Programme Managers to understand project structures and dependencies.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules, reflecting activity durations.
• Assess schedule performance to identify risks and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Project planning

Monitoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in business management

Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP)

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Planner (Outside IR35) / 3 Days On site / MS Project Essential

About this Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Planner / Scheduler to support project delivery within a complex engineering environment. Working alongside the head of project management, Programme Managers, and wider business functions, this role is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining robust project and programme schedules. The successful candidate will ensure accurate planning, timely progress updates, and clear reporting to support effective decision-making across multiple initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Programme Managers and internal teams to understand project structures, dependencies, and sequencing.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules that reflect activity durations, resource needs, and critical paths.
• Manage schedule baselines and ensure all configuration updates are accurately controlled.
• Update schedules to reflect progress, actuals, and revised sequencing as required.
• Assess schedule performance to identify risks, delays, and potential conflicts.
• Provide clear schedule performance reporting and propose corrective actions where needed.
• Integrate schedules across interconnected projects and programmes to ensure alignment and consistency.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Project Scheduler on complex projects.
• Strong planning, monitoring, and review capabilities.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools, ideally MS Project.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s or master's degree in business management or a related field.
• Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP) preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational abilities, including multi-tasking and time management.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to adapt plans when circumstances change.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and confident in both written and verbal communication