Project Planner

Chartsign Limited; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering company in the UK seeks a dedicated Contract Project Planner with expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. You will oversee complex projects, ensuring effective tracking and release planning within a dynamic automotive environment. This role requires proficiency in Jira and Confluence, alongside strong risk management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for those who excel in high-pressure settings and is committed to driving innovation in a collaborative team until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Jira and Confluence is essential.
• Experience in project tracking and release planning is critical.
• Ability to manage complex schedules in a technical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead large projects with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Implement effective risk management and capacity forecasting.

Skills

Project tracking

Release planning

Risk management

Capacity forecasting

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Scrum

Kanban

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agile tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Planner specialising in Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies within an engineering environment? Our client in Gaydon, West Midlands, is seeking a dedicated Contract Project Planner to join their dynamic team until March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate across cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups, ensuring seamless project delivery of innovative automotive and HMI systems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and other agile tools. Your expertise in project tracking, release planning, and managing complex schedules within a fast-paced, technical setting will be vital. You’ll lead large projects with minimal oversight, coordinate stakeholder expectations, and maintain project momentum by implementing effective risk management and capacity forecasting.

Join an organisation committed to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology through collaborative, agile project planning. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this role offers a rewarding career path in a forward-thinking team.

Note:Due to the nature of this position, we are unable to accept applications requiring sponsorship.