Project Planner - Primavera P6

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Ltd, on behalf of Whessoe Engineering Limited, is seeking an experienced Project Planner to join its Darlington team. You will develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, providing clear visibility of progress, programme risks and critical activities.

The role involves coordinating with engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction teams across the full project lifecycle, identifying delays and opportunities, and producing weekly

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planner in engineering/construction environments.
• Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Experience developing schedules across full project lifecycle.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish project baselines and monitor performance against milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction teams to produce realistic programmes.
• Monitor project progress and report on schedule status, critical paths and deliverables.
• Identify delays, risks and opportunities, recommending mitigation or recovery plans.
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports for project teams and senior management.
• Support resource planning, forecasting, programme optimisation, earned value analysis and project performance measurement.

Skills

Project scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Planner - Primavera P6

Location: Darlington, Co Durham

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Sep 18th, 2026

Ref: 1700076

Wolviston Management Services is supporting Whessoe Engineering Limited in the recruitment of an experienced Project Planner to join its team in Darlington.

Whessoe Engineering Limited is a respected engineering and project delivery business specialising in the design, fabrication and construction of bulk liquid storage terminals, process plants, energy facilities and associated infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a portfolio of UK and international engineering and construction projects, working closely with Project Managers and teams across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commercial functions.

The role

You will develop, maintain and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, providing clear visibility of project progress, programme risks and critical activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6
• Establish project baselines and monitor performance against agreed milestones
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction teams to produce realistic and achievable programmes
• Monitor project progress and report on schedule status, critical paths and key deliverables
• Identify potential delays, risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate mitigation or recovery plans
• Produce weekly and monthly planning reports for project teams and senior management
• Support resource planning, forecasting, programme optimisation, earned value analysis and project performance measurement

About you

• Proven experience in a Project Planner role within an engineering, construction, energy, process, petrochemical or industrial environment
• Advanced working knowledge of Primavera P6
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules throughout the full project lifecycle
• A sound understanding of engineering design, procurement, fabrication and construction processes
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify schedule risks and recovery opportunities
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

An HNC, HND or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls or a related discipline would be advantageous. Experience within an EPC or EPCM environment, knowledge of earned value management, and experience of storage tank, terminal, energy or process plant projects would also be beneficial.

What Whessoe Engineering Limited offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company pension scheme
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and life assurance