Project Planner

Job Title: Project Planner
Location: Newcastle
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Benefits: 

Rewards from Day 1

•        Free canteen

•        Group Income protection & life assurance (3x salary)

•        25 days holiday + bank holidays

•        Discounts/Cash back on several High street stores

•        Digital GP

Following probation period

• Cycle to Work
• Private Medical Insurance
• Auto enrolled in 3rd month at 3% and 5% with an option to increase contributions following probation
• Buy/sell holidays annually
• Company car scheme
• Taste cards/Gourmet Society
• Critical Illness Cover
• Health & Wellbeing Scheme
• Health Assessments
• Dental Insurance

The Company:
The company foster innovation and creativity, delivering excellence for over 50 years in subsea engineering.  With a healthy pipeline of work, investment and exciting growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the business.

Job Description:
Are you ready to step into a pivotal role as a Project Planner? This exciting opportunity involves coordinating and planning various projects, ensuring their timely and budget-conscious completion. As a Project Planner, you will:

• Develop tender plans in collaboration with the Sales and Tendering departments.
• Assist in creating engineering design plans that integrate seamlessly into the overall project plan.
• Transform tender programs into fully integrated project schedules covering design, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning.
• Maintain multiple project schedules using MS Project, ensuring updates reflect internal resources, task progress, and supplier status.
• Communicate planned vs. actual performance with Project Managers, identifying critical paths and areas for improvement.
• Assess the effects of client changes on schedules, coordinating with Project Managers to issue delay notices and adjust plans.
• Create and refine project templates for a standardized approach to planning.

This role demands excellent organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to ensuring project success.

Skills & Experience:
To succeed as a Project Planner, you should have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in OEM environments and proficiency with ERP systems like IFS or SAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially MS Project and Excel.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally at all levels.
• A positive attitude, self-motivation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience in project management and a solid understanding of project planning principles.

Why Should You Apply?
This is your chance to make a significant impact as a Project Planner in a company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Here, your expertise will be recognized and rewarded, and you’ll contribute to projects that shape the future of the industry.

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