Job Title: Senior Project Planner Location: Newcastle, NE6 (minimum 4 days per week on site) Contract Length: 3 months (potential to extend or go permanent) Company: Siemens Energy via Randstad Sourceright About the Role: Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is recruiting for an experienced Project Planner to join Siemens Energy’s GT S Business. This is a 3-month project to support and implement planning tools within the UK & Ireland operations. The role will be based in Newcastle and requires a minimum of 4 days onsite per week. You will play a key role in planning and scheduling for a rapidly growing historical products business, helping the team forecast headcount, resources, and financial needs for the next 1–5 years. Key Responsibilities: * Create and maintain project planning systems for GT S Products across UK & Ireland. * Identify and allocate resources effectively to meet project requirements and deadlines. * Integrate SharePoint and SAP to understand current project load and model future requirements. * Review project obligations and update planning information for key components and services (Order Management). * Prepare and compile project schedules in collaboration with project and bid teams for future orders. * Independently process tasks related to offers and orders while ensuring quality and deadlines. * Create, review, and file project documentation using MS Project and other planning tools. Key Skills / Experience Required: * Proven experience in project planning and scheduling. * Experience in bidding and managing projects. * Strong knowledge of MS Office. * Basic knowledge of SAP. * Experience with document management systems and scheduling tools such as MS Project. * Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken. * Assertiveness, organizational skills, and creativity to respond to changing business requirements. * Strong teamwork, empathy, and conflict resolution skills. Preferred Technical Skills & Competencies: * Experience with digital planning tools. * Ability to forecast headcount and financial requirements over 1–5 years. * Understanding of UK & Ireland operations and historical products business. * Compliance-ready (DBS clearance). Why Join Us: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-growth business, contributing to its expansion from £10 million to £100 million. You will work closely with operations teams across the UK & Ireland and have the autonomy to shape planning processes for the future