Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Planner to support the successful delivery of complex engineering and construction activities within a highly regulated environment. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising project schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and delivery milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent planning tools)
- Integrate multiple workstreams into a single, coherent programme
- Monitor progress against plan and provide regular updates to key stakeholders
- Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, and support mitigation strategies
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate planning inputs
- Produce reports, dashboards, and forecasts to support decision-making
- Ensure planning standards and procedures are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle
- Support change control processes and assess schedule impacts
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Planner within major engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (essential)
- Experience working in highly regulated environments (e.g. nuclear, oil & gas, or similar)
- Understanding of project controls, earned value, and risk management principles
- Ability to manage complex schedules with multiple stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Desirable:
- Previous experience on large-scale, multi-disciplinary programmes
- Familiarity with mechanical, piping, or process systems projects
- Relevant project management or planning qualifications
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development within a leading engineering services organisation