Welding Project Planner

Orion Group; Kintore; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group invites applications for a Welding Project Planner to lead scheduling across multiple projects. You will develop and maintain comprehensive baseline schedules, coordinate with project teams, and produce multi-level reports for stakeholders.

The role requires strong planning expertise, excellent communication, and proficiency in MS Project/Primavera, Excel and Power BI. On-site work in the UK with cross-functional collaboration is involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project planning experience in large-scale projects.
• Proficient with MS Project or Primavera and Office tools.
• Strong scheduling, reporting and KPI development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold integrated project schedules (P6 and other tools).
• Maintain Master Baseline schedule across all phases.
• Create and manage reporting models and KPIs for stakeholders.
• Coordinate schedule interfaces with subcontractors, logistics, and site teams.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options.
• Supervise other project planners and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Project scheduling

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Supervisory skills

Team coordination

Independent work

Education

GCSE Math & English

HNC/HND relevant field

PM qualification preferable

PM body accreditation/membership

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

On behalf of our client, a global leader in specialised automated welding, field joint coating and critical infrastructure solutions, we are looking to recruit a Welding Project Planner.

Reporting to the Business Planning Manager the Project Planner is responsible for developing and upholding project schedules for different projects, departments, and phases. They communicate with Project teams to create comprehensive baseline schedules for the company’s projects. In addition, the senior planner should supervise other project planners. By creating reporting systems and methods, they keep the business informed and present benchmarks or KPIs as necessary.

Role specific responsibilities

• Comply with and maintain planning procedures, guidelines, and processes.
• Create preliminary schedules for projects at the proposal phase
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules (P6 and other tools).
• Develop and control the Master Baseline schedule covering all project phases.
• Maintain live schedules, identify critical paths, float erosion, and clashes.
• Manage schedule updates and change control with Project Delivery teams.
• Create and implement different levels of project control documents
• Ensure resource allocation (labour, assets, equipment) aligns with project timelines.
• Support Shipping and Mobilisation in terms of providing a forecast schedule of mobilization and ROS (Required on Site)
• Support the PQT / WPQT management with required planning and scheduling tasks
• Coordinate schedule interfaces across subcontractors, suppliers, logistics, site teams, workshop, supply chain, management, and clients.
• Perform impact analysis related to delays, scope changes, resource constraints, or equipment readiness.
• Develop and present mitigation and recovery plans.
• Produce multi-level reporting tailored to different audiences (project teams, department leads, senior leadership, external clients).
• Update and manage reporting models using advanced Excel.
• Ensure data integrity, version control, and structured access across regional operations for all Planning Documents and systems
• Support integrations between TMS, planning tools, and reporting platforms (Excel, Power BI)

Job Specific Education Required

• GCSE in Math’s & English grade A-C /9-5 or Level 2/3 Certificate in relevant field with above 10 years of experience in a similar role or;
• HNC/ HND certificate in in relevant field with above 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Project Management Qualification is preferable
• Accredited or Member of Project Management bodies

Work Experience Required

• A Demonstrable Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project planning position is essential

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Excellent organisational skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills, detail-oriented nature, problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting, interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, innovativeness, supervisory skills

Essential computer skills

• Project Scheduling Software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Microsoft Office Package (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI)

Fundamental knowledge areas

• Project Management
• Quality, HSE Process and procedures