Senior Project Planner (MS Project) – Engineering Programs

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Planner to support complex engineering projects. Candidates must have proven experience in project scheduling, particularly in engineering environments, and proficiency in tools like MS Project and SAP. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, managing dependencies, and providing progress updates. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or Scheduler on complex projects.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Programme Managers to understand project structures and dependencies.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules, reflecting activity durations.
• Assess schedule performance to identify risks and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Project planning

Monitoring

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s or master's degree in business management

Scheduling certification (e.g., PMI-SP)

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Planner to support complex engineering projects. Candidates must have proven experience in project scheduling, particularly in engineering environments, and proficiency in tools like MS Project and SAP. Responsibilities include developing project schedules, managing dependencies, and providing progress updates. Ideal applicants will possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.