Project Planner

SGS; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Planner to manage scheduling and coordination at their Isle of Grain LNG terminal. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and project management skills, with experience in tools like MS Project. This contract role provides a mid-senior level opportunity primarily onsite with flexibility. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, monitoring progress, and collaborating with teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related role.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead exit planning process engaging with Project Managers and business leaders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

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Our client is looking for a Project Planner at their Isle of Grain liquified natural gas terminal site ("Grain LNG"), postcode ME3 0AJ.

This is an initial 6 months with possibility to be extended. Mainly on site with a certain degree of flexibility. PAYE only.

You would be responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, and supporting project teams in achieving objectives. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in project management tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead exit planning process engaging with Project Managers and business leaders to ensure project programmes are realistic and drive value in the planning process.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, including timelines, critical paths, baselines, milestones, dependencies and resource/cost allocation, using tools such as MS Excel.
• Collaborate with project managers, team leads, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, dependencies and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Analyse resource requirements and provide recommendations to PMO & Separation Leads for resource requirements and efficiency management.
• Prepare and distribute regular status reports, dashboards and updates feeding into Separation Governance.
• Facilitate planning meetings and ensure clear communication of timelines and expectations across all parties.
• Maintain documentation of project plans, changes, and lessons learned for future reference.
• Assist in budgeting and cost tracking including costs to complete to align project plans with financial goals.
• Provide analyst and administrative support to Separation and Workstream Leads.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project planning, scheduling, or a related role.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights to improve project performance.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Professional Services

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