Description We are recruiting a Planning Manager with extensive EPCM experience to join a landmark energy project based in Teesside. As Planning Manager you will be responsible for leading the planning team and have ownership of the project schedule. You will be the main point of contact for the client on all matters relating to the schedule. You will provide expertise on the systems for the planning, scheduling and project controls on the project using Primavera P6 planning software. The role will be site based full time in Teesside LI-AW1 Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of the project schedule, programming and progress monitoring, including Engineering, procurement, off site fabrication and construction. Responsible for meeting the client’s requirements with respect to the schedule and reporting. Leading the planning team to develop and maintain the integrated schedule Key point of contact with client, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and local authorities and undertakings on all matters relating to the schedule Ensuring all sub-contract schedules are issued on time, reviewed, accepted or rejected accordingly and integrated into the master schedule. To prepare and present reports on programme and progress on all aspects of the project, and to attend and contribute to client and sub-contractor meetings and other meetings accordingly. Communicate to the team the high level schedule, progress and action areas to ensure the project is successfully delivered on time. Update progress and production of variance reports as required including critical path and earned value analysis and mitigation proposals. Lead collaborative planning on the project Support the management of change in regards of impact on programmes and progress. Implementation of Company procedures Qualifications Experience of planning major Civil Engineering / Pipeline schemes - ideally EPCM CSCS Academically Qualified Person or similar level Excellent P6 skills including resourcing and cost loading Proven team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team Strong communication skills Champions and develops collaborative behaviours Experience of working within the same programme with multiple planning engineers Strong Experience of using earned value analysis to monitor programme performance Ability to work consistently to deadlines Excellent monitoring and reporting skills Excellent communication skills Adapts well to a changing environment Oil and Gas experience (in particular gas pipelines) Advanced Excel user Experience in LEAN techniques A good understanding of Oil and Gas Engineering processes