Project Scheduler / Planner

Denholm Industrial Services is expanding and is now recruiting for the following role:
Project Scheduler / Planner
Location: Plymouth
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Denholm Industrial Services
Denholm Industrial Services is continuing to grow and is looking to recruit an experienced Project Scheduler / Planner to support the successful delivery of marine and industrial service projects.
Working closely with Project Managers, Site Supervisors, Operational and Commercial teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining project schedules, forecasting resource requirements, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation working across critical infrastructure and marine environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain and update project programmes from tender stage through to completion.
* Produce labour, plant, equipment and material forecasts to support project delivery.
* Monitor project progress, track actual performance against forecasts and identify any variances.
* Highlight programme risks, delays and resource constraints, recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
* Coordinate resource planning across multiple projects to maximise efficiency.
* Prepare planning reports and programme updates for senior management.
* Support tender planning, resource estimation and project scheduling activities.
* Maintain accurate records relating to resource allocation, productivity and programme performance.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience as a Project Planner, Scheduler or Project Controls professional within industrial services, engineering, marine, ship repair or a similar environment.
* Experience producing labour, plant and equipment forecasts.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Desirable
* Experience within marine refits, dry dock operations, naval support, offshore services or heavy engineering.
* Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM), resource-loaded scheduling, earned value management and project performance reporting.
* Understanding of health, safety and quality requirements within industrial environments.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Company pension.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
* The chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile industrial and marine projects.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to complete:
* Drug and alcohol screening.
* Online company inductions.
* Security clearance checks.
As a minimum, candidates must successfully complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Some projects may require a higher level of Security Clearance (SC).
The BPSS process includes verification of:
* Right to work in the UK.
* Employment history.
* Address history.
* Criminal record.
Candidates will be required to provide supporting documentation, and any gaps in employment history must be fully explained. Roles requiring a higher level of security clearance will involve additional background checks in line with the relevant security standards.
Why Join Us?
At Denholm Industrial Services, safety, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking to build a long-term career with a respected and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team supporting critical industries across the UK and beyond