Project Planner

Overview

Project Planner – Large-Scale Manufacturing Development (North East England)

Purpose: To plan, coordinate, and monitor the delivery schedule of a major industrial construction and commissioning project. The role ensures accurate, data-driven programme control across all project stages, supporting timely completion within cost and quality parameters.

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using professional planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather progress data and update forecasts.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options to keep the project on track.
• Produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management.
• Support change management and assess the time impact of scope variations.
• Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal project governance and safety standards.

• Degree or technical qualification in engineering, project controls, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in planning/scheduling major capital projects, ideally in manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based analytics.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.

Analytical thinking
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Proactive problem-solving
• Commitment to safety and quality

A mid-to-senior project controls role supporting the planning and delivery of a high-value manufacturing facility. Focus on integrated scheduling, progress reporting, and schedule risk management within a multi-disciplinary project team.