Project Planner

1 day ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ERSG Ltd Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

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.

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.
  • 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.

Profile Requirements:

  • 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.

Core Competencies:

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

Summary:

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.

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