Site 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 in site 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