Project Planner

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.