Project Planner

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Planner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll develop and maintain project schedules for high-profile, time-sensitive projects, ensuring effective management of timelines using advanced scheduling tools. Your analytical skills will be vital in identifying potential delays and implementing recovery strategies, while your excellent communication abilities will help coordinate with various stakeholders. This innovative firm offers exciting projects that drive real impact, along with growth opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on your next challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies.
• Proven ability to create accurate labour forecasts and conduct critical path analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules for large-scale projects.
• Identify potential delays and implement recovery plans effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Pension scheme with up to 4% employer contribution and life cover at 7x your basic salary.
• Health cash plan covering everyday healthcare costs, access to digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, parental leave support, and flexible working arrangements.
• Work alongside industry experts and gain exposure to high-profile projects.

The Role:

As a Project Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining, and updating project schedules for large-scale, time-sensitive projects.
• Using scheduling software such as Primavera or MS Project to manage timelines effectively.
• Identifying potential delays and implementing recovery plans with built-in contingencies.
• Coordinating live updates with customers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Conducting accurate time and resource estimations while adapting plans to unexpected disruptions.
• Producing reports on milestone slippage, critical path analysis, and resource demand & availability.
• Presenting schedule variance analysis and triggering exception reports as necessary.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A strong ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies and variables.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools for project planning.
• An understanding of project specifications and estimator’s breakdowns.
• Proven ability to create accurate labour forecasts and conduct critical path analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Why Should You Apply?

• Exciting Projects – Work on high-profile projects that make a real impact.
• Growth Opportunities – A chance to develop your career in a fast-growing organisation.
• Supportive Work Environment – Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance.
• Attractive Benefits – Competitive salary, strong pension scheme, health benefits, and more.

If you're a Project Planner looking for your next challenge, apply today and become part of a thriving team driving innovation and excellence in project execution.