Project Planner
JOB_53774704773449Job type
PermanentLocation
BasildonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Mechanical EngineeringIndustry
EngineeringPay
Negotiable DOE
Planner
Basildon
Salary – Negotiable DOE
Monday – Friday days
Your new role:
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries. With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3–6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding business.
The business now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project planner to join their expanding Projects & Operations team. Working alongside the Project department, the project planner will support the project management team in the maintenance of realistic and up-to-date project plans across the portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Maintaining the status of project plans via regular departmental reviews with the Operations Manager and wider project reviews with the Project Team Manager and team.
- Maintain project templates and resource profiles
- Maintain the configuration of the project planning system
- Generate draft project plans for review at project kick-off
- Reference and analyse actual data from past projects for incorporation into draft project plans.
- Working with Project Team Manager to create and maintain project reports
This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
- Advanced user of MS Project, Project On-Line or Project Server
- Exposure to long duration and complex projects
- Engineering qualification and background
- Proven experience in project management and managing multiple projects
- Experience of manufacturing and engineering in a design to order business
- Ability to manage your own workload based on priorities and timelines.
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career.
Project PlannerJOB_537747047734492026-02-242026-05-26
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