Project Planner

ERSG Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Planner in Scotland to develop and monitor project schedules for on-site construction activities. The role necessitates optimizing resources, ensuring timelines are met, and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in project planning, proficiency with Primavera P6, and strong communication skills. This contract role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and oversight of subcontractor schedules, focusing on the services related to renewable energy and construction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project planning.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to generate automated KPIs and reports in Excel, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project schedules ensuring accuracy and integration.
• Coordinate with project planners and site execution teams.
• Monitor subcontractor schedules and manage activity interfaces.
• Provide reports, KPIs, and analyses to support management decisions.
• Conduct schedule analysis to identify delays, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Project planning

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Primavera P6

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Overview

The Planner will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules and plans for on‑site construction activities. The role ensures work is planned efficiently, resources are optimized, and deadlines are achieved while adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project schedules, ensuring accuracy and integration of subcontractor and partner activities into the overall plan.
• Coordinate with project planners and site execution teams to ensure alignment across construction, commissioning, and completion.
• Monitor subcontractor schedules, manage activity interfaces, and oversee access‑related planning activities.
• Provide short‑ and mid‑term lookahead schedules, progress reports, KPIs, and analyses to support management decision‑making.
• Conduct schedule analysis to identify delays, risks, opportunities, and recommend mitigation or acceleration measures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven track record in project planning.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to generate automated KPIs and reports in Excel, Smartsheet, or equivalent tools.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in offshore construction project planning, including multi‑vessel coordination.
• Strong ability to link schedules to real‑time execution and highlight risks and opportunities.
• High energy, motivated, and proactive in driving solutions and ensuring timely delivery.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Engineering

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Construction

Location

Scotland, United Kingdom