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Senior Project Planner

Posted: 04/02/26
Recruiter:Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Reference:3067161184
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£55,000 - £65,000 Annual
Location:City, Sheffield
Description: Senior Project Planner
Location - Sheffield (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced planner who enjoys shaping complex project programmes?
Do you like working closely with project teams and stakeholders at every level?
Are you looking for a flexible, hybrid role with long-term stability?

What's in it for you
55,000 to 65,000 salary
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Flexible start and finish times (7-10am start / 3-6pm finish)
Flexi Fridays
Pension: 4.5% employer contribution
Employee Health Cash Plan
Life assurance
Professional membership fees paid (approved bodies)
Salary reviews every January

What will you be doing?
Developing, maintaining and optimising project schedules using Primavera P6
Producing robust programme, cost and resource plans for live projects and bids
Managing project plans across a portfolio of complex engineering projects
Analysing progress, performance data and schedule risk
Preparing clear planning reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Supporting change control, impact assessments and mitigation planning
Working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and suppliers
Ensuring programmes are contract-compliant and aligned with NEC requirements
Identifying delays, opportunities and recovery actions early

Where you'll be doing it
You'll be based in Sheffield with hybrid working. The business operates across the Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors, delivering control systems for highly regulated environments. With a long-established presence and international reach, they work on large, technically complex projects where strong planning really matters.

What you'll need
A relevant Project Management qualification (or working towards one)
Strong experience planning complex engineering or construction projects
Proven use of Primavera P6 (MS Project or Asta also considered)
Experience with NEC contracts
Solid understanding of WBS, critical path analysis, EVM and resource loading
Confidence producing and challenging project performance data
Strong communication skills, including with non-technical stakeholders
A degree in Science, Engineering or a similar discipline

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