Planner
— Newcastle Upon Tyne, United KingdomThe role:
We are seeking a capable and detail oriented professional to join our Planning team, where you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing project delivery schedules.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across all departments to support the timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
You will also be expected to work independently, applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain substantive experience, contribute to significant organisational initiatives, and further develop your professional capabilities within a structured and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Working with Senior Planner to produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management.
Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes (SPI & CPI).
Ensure compliance with internal project governance and safety standards.
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
Proven experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects.
Proficiency in MS Project and Excel-based analytics is essential.
Experience with Primavera P6 is desirable, however training will be provided where required.
Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.
Due to the nature of our roles, candidatesmust be a UK Residentresiding within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates or relocation packages.
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