Planner

Royal Ihc Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Planner to join their Planning team. This role involves developing project schedules, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring timely project completion. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in scheduling major projects, skilled in Primavera P6 and MS Project. This position offers excellent benefits including health cover, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

7% employer pension contribution

Death in service cover

Health cover with BUPA

Cycle to work scheme

Bonus based on financial targets

25 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in major capital projects planning/scheduling.
• Exposure to industrial/high-technology construction environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using planning tools.
• Coordinate with teams to gather data and update forecasts.
• Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options.
• Produce regular progress and performance reports for management.
• Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects

Skilled in Primavera P6

Skilled in MS Project

Excel-based analytics

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Planner page is loaded## Plannerlocations: Newcastle - Grey Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R0007051## ***The role:***We are seeking a capable and detail oriented professional to join our Planning team, where you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing project delivery schedules. In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across all departments to support the timely and cost effective completion of projects. You will also be expected to work independently, applying strong analytical and problem solving skills while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain substantive experience, contribute to significant organisational initiatives, and further develop your professional capabilities within a structured and dynamic environment.*Key Responsibilities:** Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule using professional planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project).* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to gather progress data and update forecasts.* Identify critical paths, risks, and mitigation options to keep the project on track.* Working with Senior Planner to produce regular progress and performance reports for senior management.* Contribute to earned value and performance tracking processes (SPI & CPI).* Ensure compliance with internal project governance and safety standards.*Requirements:** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.* Proven experience in planning/scheduling major capital projects.* Skilled in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based analytics (Primavera training will be available).* Desirable: exposure to industrial or high-technology construction environments; knowledge of earned value management and digital planning tools.*What we can offer you:** Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme.* Pension: 7% employer plus 5% employee contribution Salary Exchange scheme.* Death in service: 4 x annual salary.* Health Cover: Individual cover provided with BUPA (family members can be added at a subsidised cost).* Cycle Scheme: Cycle to work package available up to £1500.* Bonus: Up to 10% of basic salary based on Royal IHC achieving its financial targets.* Annual Leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays.* Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave* Opportunities for professional development and career growth.* Collaborative and supportive work environment.[](blob:https://royalihc.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/b10fbb52-32b4-4378-ae29-12d7e4417b41)0:00 / 2:55