Planner

Our client, a prominent player in the marine industry, is currently seeking a skilled Planner to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on supporting a commercial shipyard new build programme and plays a crucial part in planning, scheduling, and monitoring complex construction activities within the marine/shipbuilding sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing, maintaining, and updating integrated project schedules for new build vessel projects
Coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning inputs
Tracking project progress, identifying risks, and providing mitigation strategies
Producing regular reports, including progress updates, critical path analysis, and earned value where applicable
Supporting project controls and ensuring alignment with contractual requirements

Job Requirements:

Proven experience as a Planner on large scale construction or similar projects
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
Experience in new build environments is desirable, preferably construction
Experience in sectors such as construction, heavy infrastructure, or oil & gas will be considered, but build/construction project experience would be required.
Proficiency in planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting capabilities

Working Pattern & Rate:

Minimum of 3 days per week on site in the shipyard
Full time engagement is strongly preferred
Minimum 6 month contract
£500-£600/day
37 hour week (early finish on a Friday)
If you are an experienced Planner looking for an exciting opportunity in the marine industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team