Project Planner
- Northampton
- F1 & Motorsport
- Performance Engineering
- £40000-£45000
We are looking for a Project Planner to join a high-performance engineering organisation. You will be responsible for building and maintaining realistic project plans, ensuring timely delivery, effective resource forecasting, and risk management. This role plays a critical part in supporting complex engineering and manufacturing projects.
What You’ll Do
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Construct and baseline project schedules with logical dependencies.
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Develop resource models to forecast demand across teams.
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Monitor and manage plans through completion, identifying improvements where possible.
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Proactively identify and communicate risks and impacts to stakeholders.
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Participate in planning meetings and provide clear, actionable updates.
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Uphold professional standards and reporting protocols.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard project planning methods and tools.
What You’ll Bring
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Experience with mainstream PPM software (e.g., Microsoft PWA, Primavera P6, or similar).
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Knowledge of project management principles, supported by qualifications (Prince 2, APM PMQ) or equivalent experience.
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Skilled in Microsoft Office and reporting tools such as Power BI.
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Previous experience as a Project Planner in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Calm, confident, and results-oriented, even under pressure.
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Flexible and collaborative approach in fast-changing environments.
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Commitment to Health & Safety standards.
Compensation & Benefits
Market-competitive salary with benefits including private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, discretionary bonus scheme, childcare support, cycle-to-work and technology/car schemes, an on-site gym with fitness classes, and subsidised restaurant facilities.