Project Planner

Join to apply for the Project Planner role at DiverseJobsMatter

Join to apply for the Project Planner role at DiverseJobsMatter

This range is provided by DiverseJobsMatter. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Project Planner

Location: Hunterston

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Project Planner to join its established Project Controls team at Hunterston. The role will involve developing and maintaining delivery schedules for major projects, working closely with Project Managers and other stakeholders to optimise delivery, manage risks, and identify opportunities.

The successful candidate will be experienced in planning within highly technical and regulated industries, with strong knowledge of project scheduling, earned value management, and risk analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Provide planning expertise and support to Project Managers and wider delivery teams.
• Produce accurate project schedules that incorporate risks, assumptions, and opportunities.
• Conduct regular schedule reviews and provide monthly updates with earned value analysis.
• Maintain and update risk and assumption management databases.
• Analyse project performance to identify risks, opportunities, and impacts, making recommendations to optimise delivery.
• Review contractor and supplier schedules, advising on acceptance or required amendments.
• Ensure schedule integrity through the change control process.
• Liaise effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions.

Candidate Profile

• Substantial planning experience in a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of schedules within highly technical and regulated industries.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.
• Experience constructing and managing logic-driven, resource-loaded, and cost-loaded schedules.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong skills in Critical Path Analysis (CPA) and Programme Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT).
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing with service), with buy/sell leave options.
• Company bonus scheme (up to £5,750 per annum linked to corporate objectives).
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution (depending on employee contribution).
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Flexible benefits scheme (including cycle-to-work and discounted gym membership).
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Ongoing training, development, and CPD opportunities.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Additional Information

• Security clearance is required (or the ability to obtain it).
• Candidates must live within a commutable distance of the site.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DiverseJobsMatter by 2x

Get notified about new Project Planner jobs in England, United Kingdom.

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Crawley, England, United Kingdom £27,000.00-£35,000.00 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

PMO Manager – Business Project and Programme Team

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Maidstone, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 hour ago

Marketing Project Manager (Fixed Term – 12 Months), Amazon Fresh Marketing

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

TikTok Shop – Account Manager, Project Intern, London, Immediate Start

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Willenhall, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Northampton, England, United Kingdom £65,000.00-£85,000.00 2 weeks ago

Derby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Senior Associate or Associate Project Manager – Leadership Role

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Project Manager – Topps International / Fanatics Collectibles

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Marketing Project Manager (Fixed Term – 12 Months), Amazon Fresh Marketing

Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Derby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Hereford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago

Project Planner (P6) – Conventional Re-kits

Reading, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Power & Utilities – (Project Finance) Manager

Assistant Project Manager – 15-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

PMO Manager – Business Project and Programme Team

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…