Location: Burton
Reporting To: Engineering & Bid Team Manager

A leading engineering and technical services contractor is seeking an experienced Project Planner to support both live projects and tender submissions. The role will involve developing and managing project schedules, supporting bid programmes, and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and in line with key milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules using MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar software
• Develop bid and tender programmes with realistic timelines and delivery strategies
• Monitor project progress, critical paths, risks, and programme performance
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, commercial, and project teams
• Produce planning reports, dashboards, and look-ahead schedules
• Support resource planning and workload forecasting
• Assist with change management, programme updates, and risk mitigation

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Planner, Bid Planner, or Project Controls professional
• Background within engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or technical projects
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles, planning logic, and critical path analysis
• Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or Planning preferred

Desirable

• Experience within engineered-to-order or project manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of bid/tender processes and earned value management (EVM)
• APM, PRINCE2, PMI, or similar project management qualifications advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and fast-paced business delivering complex engineering and technical projects across the UK.