Project Planner in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Energy Jobline AZ; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy employment platform in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Project Planner for a major industrial construction project. In this mid-to-senior role, you will focus on integrated scheduling, coordinate teams, and manage risks to ensure timely delivery. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and around 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in project management tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project are essential. This role offers the chance to play a key part in a high-value manufacturing facility.

Qualifications

• Typically 5 years of experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects.
• Experience ideally in manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Identify critical paths and risks to keep the project on track.
• Produce regular progress and performance reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree or technical qualification in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel-based analytics

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Overview

Project Planner – Large-Scale Manufacturing Development (North East England) – To plan, coordinate, and monitor the delivery schedule of a major industrial construction and commissioning project. The role ensures accurate, data-driven programme control across all project stages, supporting timely completion within cost and quality parameters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using professional planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather progress data and update forecasts.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options to keep the project on track.
• Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management.
• Support change management and assess the time impact of scope variations.
• Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal project governance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical qualification in engineering, project controls, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5 years) in planning/scheduling major capital projects, ideally in manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based analytics.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Proactive problem-solving
• Commitment to safety and quality

Summary

A mid-to-senior project controls role supporting the planning and delivery of a high-value manufacturing facility. Focus on integrated scheduling, progress reporting, and schedule risk management within a multi-disciplinary project team.

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