Project Planner

Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Project Planner to work in the construction and engineering sector in Northern Ireland. The role involves creating and maintaining project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, experience in project planning, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. Attractive salary and benefits including life assurance and private medical cover are offered.

Benefits

Life Assurance Plan

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Cover

30 days’ paid holiday

Supportive workplace culture

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a project planning role within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of the full project lifecycle, from initial design to final delivery and commissioning.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate and optimise labour, plant, and materials across the project lifecycle.
• Monitor performance against baseline schedules and prepare actionable progress reports.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Project planning

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Kenect Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established client in the construction and engineering sector to recruit an experienced Project Planner.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed and accurate project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and optimise labour, plant, and materials across the project lifecycle to drive efficiency and meet programme targets.
• Monitor performance against baseline schedules, identify and elevate delays or risks, and prepare clear and actionable progress reports, recovery plans, and Earned Value analyses for stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams—including design, commercial, construction, and subcontractors—to ensure all programmes are realistic, integrated, and achievable.
• Assess the impact of design changes or scope adjustments on project timelines, perform time-risk analyses, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensure planning and scheduling activities comply with NEC contracts, company procedures, and industry best practice.
• Use Primavera P6 and MS Project to manage dependencies, critical path activities, cost/resource loading, and generate accurate reports.
• Contribute to the preparation of tender programmes and associated planning documentation to support successful bid submissions.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a project planning role within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of the full project lifecycle, from initial design to final delivery and commissioning.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, with the ability to manage complex, multi-phase schedules.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.li>
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or CECA contract mechanisms is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive mindset.

What’s on Offer

• Industry leading salary based on experience and responsibility level
• Life Assurance Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 30 days’ paid holiday
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm

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Skills:
Primavera P6 MS Project