Project Planner

First Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Project Planner to support a growing infrastructure portfolio. The role can be offered on a contract or permanent basis, based in Glasgow or Newcastle, and will act as the local planning lead working with PMO teams.

You will coordinate schedules, resources, and reporting across multiple projects from inception through delivery, delivering risk and progress updates to stakeholders and contributing to planning input for proposals.

Qualifications

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise project updates.
• Ability to engage confidently with subcontractors and critically review submissions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Degree preferred or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Project Planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential, particularly Option A and Option C.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage project schedules for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate work packages, track progress against schedules and support resource planning.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor planning activities.
• Review and approve subcontractor programmes.
• Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, changes, risks and opportunities.
• Support proposal development through manhour estimating and planning input.
• Produce concise and accurate project reporting, including critical path analysis and key project metrics.

Skills

Strong MS Office skills

Excel

Microsoft Project

Independent work

Deadline driven

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree preferred or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Shape the success of major infrastructure projects with your planning expertise.

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Planner, who will be required to work on a Contract or Permanent basis in Glasgowor Newcastle.

Role Purpose:

• Support project delivery as part of a growing infrastructure portfolio
• Act as the local planning lead, working closely with Project Managers and PMO teams
• Provide planning support across multiple projects from inception through delivery
• Coordinate project schedules, resources and stakeholder reporting activities

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Produce and manage project schedules for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate work packages, track progress against schedules and support resource planning
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor planning activities
• Review and approve subcontractor programmes
• Interface with stakeholders to identify and report on progress, changes, risks and opportunities
• Support proposal development through manhour estimating and planning input
• Produce concise and accurate project reporting, including critical path analysis and key project metrics

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Project
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear and concise project updates
• Ability to engage confidently with subcontractors and critically review submissions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Degree preferred or equivalent qualification
• Experience as a Project Planner on NEC4 Contracts is essential, particularly Option A and Option C
• Experience on major infrastructure design and build projects is highly desirable
• Experience within the Nuclear or Defence sectors is highly desirable

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support