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Job Title: Project Planner / Project Controls Engineer Location: North East Salary: Up to 55,000 (depending on experience) Role Overview The Project Planner will support construction-phase planning and project controls activities on projects based in Teesside. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules, working closely with site and project teams to monitor progress, manage change, and provide accurate reporting against agreed baselines. Key Responsibilities Communicate with project stakeholders to understand project objectives, scope, constraints, and delivery priorities. Develop and maintain construction-phase project schedules in line with standard planning processes and procedures. Support the coordination and management of projects across multiple workstreams. Gather schedule-related information from stakeholders as required. Carry out administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and producing meeting minutes. Support the development of key schedule documentation such as Basis of Schedule and Schedule Narratives. Perform schedule updates and monitor project progress against approved baselines. Identify, analyse, and report schedule variance. Identify and assess schedule changes, impacts, and potential mitigation measures. Identify potential schedule risks and support impact assessments. Prepare and issue regular project controls and progress reports.

Senior Project Planner Location: Greater Manchester Salary: Up to 70,000 Employment Type: Full-time Overview H9 Talent Solutions are looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join our clients dynamic project delivery team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the planning, scheduling, and control of complex infrastructure and energy projects from concept through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Support the preparation and maintenance of project control documents, including baseline schedules, progress updates, and forecasts. Monitor and report project performance against time, cost, and resource targets, highlighting risks and opportunities. Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of schedules and deliverables. Provide input into project change control processes and assess time impacts of variations or delays. Prepare regular progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and client reviews. Support tendering activities, including the development of bid schedules and associated planning documentation. Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning and project control processes within the team. Requirements Proven experience as a Project Planner or Senior Planner within engineering, energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project. Strong understanding of project management principles, critical path analysis, and earned value management (EVM). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline preferred. Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PMI, or similar) desirable.