Project Planner

2 months ago


Burnley UK, Lancashire, United Kingdom Simpson Booth Limited Full time

The Role

As a Project Planner, you will assist the Planning Manager at the Burnley branch, playing a critical role in rolling out the planning process to all other branches throughout the EMEAA region and globally. You will work within the Project Controls team in highly regulated environments, supporting the delivery of comprehensive planning capabilities. Your responsibilities will include coordinating departmental planning tools, maintaining project schedules, and managing the projects database.

Role specific responsibilities

  • Develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), load resources, and create project-level schedules and project-specific scheduling documents.
  • Support the month-end process by updating schedule progress, forecasting, updating milestone status, performing critical path analysis, and conducting schedule performance reviews.
  • Provide input for investment approval, change control processes, risk and opportunity assessments, and peer reviews.
  • Produce planning deliverables in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
  • Coordinate and update planning tools across different departments in line with project plans and guidance from your line manager.
  • Collect updates from various departments, incorporate them into in-house developed systems, and populate reports to keep all business areas informed about schedule changes.
  • Maintain the projects database with up-to-date information.
  • Propose solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues.
  • Propose solutions and workarounds to address schedule performance issues.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn planning and scheduling techniques and show a passion for Power BI reporting.
  • Work on different project schedules, programs, and reporting systems to issue weekly and monthly reports

Job Specific Education Required:

  • Minimum Level 2/3 Certificate in IT Essentials
  • Good general education including GCSE in Math’s & English grade A-C
  • Project management Qualification will be an advantage

Work Experience Required:

  • Experience in a project management function as a planner, document controller, administrative assistant, or project coordinator

Skills & Knowledge Required:

  • Demonstrable experience in developing, integrating, and analysing project plans.
  • Proficient in using best practice planning processes and tools.
  • Knowledge of confidence modelling processes and techniques.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills, with a focus on building and maintaining effective working relationships to meet project goals.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret charts and spreadsheets.
  • Strong ability to manage priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
  • Proven capability to deliver high-quality objectives on time with minimal supervision.


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