Senior Planner

Erik og Kriss; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent workforce solutions provider is seeking a Senior Planner for a high-profile industrial project in Hull, UK. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6 and SAP, and a degree in Engineering or Construction Management. Join a collaborative team to drive innovation and excellence in project delivery with a potential hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a senior project controls role, ideally in engineering or construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP, and ERP systems.
• PMO experience and professional certifications (ICostE, CEng, IEng) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a robust project control strategy.
• Lead Project Control Meetings and monthly board reporting.
• Monitor budgets, track progress, and manage change control processes.

Skills

Project control strategy design

Integrated project scheduling

Budget monitoring

Risk management

Critical path analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Belcan Workforce Solutions is currently looking for a Senior Planner to work for one of our clients based in Hull, UK.

You will require 'Right to Work' in UK, unfortunately no sponsorship will be available for this role.

Location: On-site at the Puma Project, Hull

Sector: Project Controls & Planning | Engineering & Construction

WFH 2 days a week to be discussed at interview

If not local more than 45 miles from site, living away allowance of 355.67 per week

Are you ready to lead planning on one of the UK's most high-profile industrial projects? We're looking for a Senior Planner to join a forward-thinking team at the Puma Project in Hull. This is your opportunity to shape the future of project delivery, drive innovation, and set new standards in planning excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Senior Planner, you'll be the strategic engine behind project control and planning. You'll collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams to ensure every milestone is met with precision and purpose.

Your mission includes

• Designing and executing a robust project control strategy.
• Leading the development of fully integrated project schedules with resource loading and critical path analysis.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Establishing cost engineering systems and reporting frameworks.
• Driving risk management, value analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Championing best practices and continuous improvement across the business.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Project Control Meetings and monthly board reporting.
• Integrate and optimise programmes from multiple sources.
• Define and implement work breakdown structures and estimating formats.
• Monitor budgets, track progress, and manage change control processes.
• Develop and roll out naming conventions and rules of credit in P6.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• 8+ years in a senior project controls role, ideally in engineering or construction.
• Proficiency inPrimavera P6, SAP, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and exceptional communication skills.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with Power BI and Microsoft tools.
• PMO experience and professional certifications (ICostE, CEng, IEng) are a plus.
  
  

Why This Role?

This is more than just a job-it's a chance to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact on a major UK project. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will help shape the future of project delivery.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.

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