Vacancy Title: Senior Project Planner
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield
Industry: TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING
Project Controls
Salary: £55000 - £65000 per annum
Start Date: 2026-02-04
REF: J91986525
Contact Name: Ben Evans
Contact Email: ben.evans@russell-taylor.co.uk
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago
Senior Project Planner
Location - Sheffield (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced planner who enjoys shaping complex project programmes?
Do you like working closely with project teams and stakeholders at every level?
Are you looking for a flexible, hybrid role with long-term stability?
What’s in it for you
* £55,000 to £65,000 salary
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Flexible start and finish times (7-10am start / 3-6pm finish)
* Flexi Fridays
* Pension: 4.5% employer contribution
* Employee Health Cash Plan
* Life assurance
* Professional membership fees paid (approved bodies)
* Salary reviews every January
What will you be doing?
* Developing, maintaining and optimising project schedules using Primavera P6
* Producing robust programme, cost and resource plans for live projects and bids
* Managing project plans across a portfolio of complex engineering projects
* Analysing progress, performance data and schedule risk
* Preparing clear planning reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Supporting change control, impact assessments and mitigation planning
* Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and suppliers
* Ensuring programmes are contract-compliant and aligned with NEC requirements
* Identifying delays, opportunities and recovery actions early
Where you'll be doing it
You'll be based in Sheffield with hybrid working. The business operates across the Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors, delivering control systems for highly regulated environments. With a long-established presence and international reach, they work on large, technically complex projects where strong planning really matters.
What you'll need
* A relevant Project Management qualification (or working towards one)
* Strong experience planning complex engineering or construction projects
* Proven use of Primavera P6 (MS Project or Asta also considered)
* Experience with NEC contracts
* Solid understanding of WBS, critical path analysis, EVM and resource loading
* Confidence producing and challenging project performance data
* Strong communication skills, including with non-technical stakeholders
* A degree in Science, Engineering or a similar discipline
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