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NRL Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Ltd in Cramlington seeks a Senior Project Planner to support major engineering projects in pharma, life sciences and healthcare. Based on site, you will assist the Project Manager, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and develop comprehensive programme plans from tender through commissioning, ensuring EVA reports and lookahead analyses are delivered.

This role requires precision, collaboration and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• HNC in Building Services or Building Studies or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Project (2003 or later).
• Experience with programme management, EVA and progress reporting.
• Strong communication and cross‑disciplinary coordination.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors, especially cleanroom or lab projects.
• IT‑literacy with MS Office/Outlook and safety procedures knowledge.
• Familiarity with Suretrak or Primavera and full turnkey project delivery.
• Understanding of design principles to support construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager to deliver projects to standards and timescales.
• Coordinate with project teams to define and meet programme requirements.
• Develop and monitor tender, design, construction and commissioning programmes.
• Produce EVA and S‑curve reports and analyse results.
• Forecast issues and maintain progress and performance.
• Manage procurement schedules and monitor subcontractor deliverables.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure client satisfaction and clear communication.
• Prepare lookahead reports and close‑out programmes for handover.

Skills

MS Project

EVA reporting

Progress reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Healthcare/pharma domain

IT literacy

Safety procedures

Suretrak

Primavera

Turnkey delivery

Design principles

Communication

Education

HNC in Building Services or Building Studies

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Suretrak

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Senior Project Planner – Cramlington (contract until March 2028) - OUTSIDE IR35

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Planner to support major engineering projects in the pharmaceutical, life science and healthcare sectors. This role is ideal for someone who values precision, collaboration and delivering successful outcomes in highly regulated environments.

Location and Working Pattern:

Based on site in Cramlington.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in delivering engineering projects to agreed standards and timescales.
• Liaise with project teams to define and meet programme requirements.
• Develop and monitor tender, design, construction and commissioning programmes.
• Produce and analyse Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and S‑curve reports.
• Forecast and address potential issues to maintain progress and performance.
• Manage procurement schedules and monitor subcontractor and supplier deliverables.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure client satisfaction and effective communication.
• Prepare lookahead reports and close‑out programmes to ensure efficient project handover.

Must‑have Requirements:

• Minimum HNC qualification in Building Services or Building Studies.
• Proficiency in MS Project (2003 or later).
• Experience with programme management, progress reporting and EVA.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors, ideally with cleanroom or laboratory projects.
• IT‑literate and experienced with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Understanding of safety and quality procedures in construction environments.
• Familiarity with Suretrak or Primavera software.
• Knowledge of full turnkey project delivery.
• Appreciation of design principles to support seamless construction execution.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.