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Project Planner
Sunderland
£ DOE
Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a leading project delivery and engineering organisation in the search for a Project Planner to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional to play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a range of complex projects. Working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules, ensuring programmes remain aligned with project objectives, resource availability and key delivery milestones.
The Role
As Planner, you will support projects from initiation through to completion by providing accurate planning, scheduling and reporting information across a portfolio of work.
Key responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using P6 planning software
Supporting project teams in defining deliverables, activities, dependencies and programme logic
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and department leads to gather progress updates and resource requirements
Monitoring project performance against agreed plans and highlighting potential risks, delays or constraints
Supporting resource planning activities and identifying potential capacity issues across projects
Analysing programme data, critical paths and schedule performance to support informed decision making
Producing regular planning reports, milestone updates, look-ahead schedules and performance metrics
Assisting with recovery planning and the implementation of corrective actions where required
Maintaining programme baselines and supporting change management processes
Providing planning information for project reviews, client meetings and management reporting
Supporting wider business forecasting and workload planning activities.
Contributing planning expertise to tender, proposal and business development activities as required
Building positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and delivery partners

About You
We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous experience within Planning, Project Controls, Scheduling or Project Support
Experience working within engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or other project-led environments
A strong understanding of project planning principles, including schedule logic, dependencies, critical path analysis and progress tracking
Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar planning software
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify programme risks or inconsistencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience supporting resource planning or forecasting activities would be advantageous
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders

If you are an organised and detail-oriented planning professional looking to further your career within a project-focused environment, we would be keen to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please get in touch with Skye Madden – Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg.
M: +44 (0)7957966432
E: skye.madden@jacksonhogg.com

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Skye Madden

Skye leads the Supply Chain team specialising in senior-level supply chain and procurement appointments across a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, engineering, FMCG and public sector. Originally from a small Scottish town north of Aberdeen, Skye is an Economics graduate and moved to Newcastle in 2017 to start her career in recruitment. Outside of work, Skye is a dedicated dog mum to her Frenchie, Frankie, and can often be found taking long walks along the beach with a local coffee in hand.

Senior Supply Chain & Procurement

07957966432

skye.madden@jacksonhogg.com

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