Project Planner

Onshore Technical; Neath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gas sector is seeking three experienced Project Planners for long-term infrastructure projects across various locations in the UK. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in cost- and resource-loaded scheduling, working closely with site teams to ensure project success. Competitive day rates and the opportunity to work on critical national energy infrastructure projects are offered.

Benefits

Long-term contracts with competitive day rates

Opportunity to work on critical national energy infrastructure projects

Ongoing support from a consultancy

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a planner within gas, civils, utilities, or M&E projects.
• Proficiency with project planning software.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Collaborate with site teams to track progress and forecast remaining works.
• Provide delay analysis and monitor critical path.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Cost loading

Resource loading

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Project Planner – Gas Infrastructure (x3 Positions)

Location:

• 1 x St Fergus, Scotland
• 2 x Manchester, North West England

Contract Type: Contract

Salary: Competitive day rate (CIS or Ltd)

Start Date: ASAP

We are currently looking to recruit three experienced Project Planners to support key clients on long-term gas infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

As a Planner, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure works. These roles are ideal for planners who are comfortable on-site, working alongside engineers, supervisors, and commercial teams to drive accurate, realistic, and efficient programmes of work.

We’re particularly looking for individuals with experience in cost- and resource-loaded scheduling, ensuring programmes reflect true delivery expectations and align with budgets and available manpower.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, fully cost- and resource-loaded project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar tools
• Collaborate closely with site teams to track progress and forecast remaining works
• Support earned value analysis and project reporting requirements
• Attend site regularly and work with operational teams to validate progress
• Liaise with commercial and engineering functions to align programme and cost data
• Provide delay analysis, mitigation planning, and scenario modelling
• Monitor critical path and advise on potential risks and recovery strategies

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a planner within gas, civils, utilities, or M&E projects
• Strong understanding of cost and resource loading in project schedules
• Proficiency with project planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.)
• Comfortable working in site-based or hybrid roles
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and integrate into planning workflows
• Full UK driving licence advantageous

What We Offer

• Long-term contracts with competitive day rates
• The opportunity to work on critical national energy infrastructure projects
• A chance to be part of a site-engaged, delivery-focused team
• Ongoing support from a consultancy that understands the gas industry inside out

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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