Job Title: Project Planner
Location: Teesside
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Benefits: Pension scheme, holiday allowance, career development opportunities
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Job Description:
We are seeking a Project Planner to support the delivery of critical projects across various sectors. The Project Planner will play a key role in determining project scope, creating work schedules, and estimating resources to ensure successful delivery. You will coordinate tasks, track project milestones, and maintain schedules to avoid delays.
As a Project Planner, you will:
* Prepare and maintain project schedules, report on project status, and attend customer meetings to review progress.
* You’ll also support bid activity at RFQ stage by producing preliminary schedules and contribute to workload prioritisation.
* This role requires collaboration across multiple disciplines to streamline workflows and minimise downtime.
* The Project Planner position is customer-facing, requiring confidence in leading scheduling reviews and presenting detailed project plans.
* You will also track performance indicators such as SPI and CPI, ensuring accuracy and accountability throughout project lifecycles.
Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience in project planning or scheduling environments
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel
* Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to change
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Organised, approachable, and team-focused
* Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent); APM PFQ desirable
Why Should You Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Planner to make a tangible impact in a forward-thinking, innovative business. You will gain exposure to high-profile projects across diverse industries, enjoy professional development opportunities, and join a supportive team environment where your skills are valued.
The Company:
A leading engineering and projects organisation with a strong reputation across multiple sectors. The company is known for delivering high-quality, complex projects in Nuclear, Marine, Fire Protection and Industrial environments. With a culture of collaboration and innovation, they are dedicated to supporting employee growth and offering excellent career progression opportunities