Planner

605384
  • £500 - £600 per day
  • Port Glasgow, Scotland
  • Contract


Our client, a prominent player in the marine industry, is currently seeking a skilled Planner to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on supporting a commercial shipyard new build programme and plays a crucial part in planning, scheduling, and monitoring complex construction activities within the marine/shipbuilding sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing, maintaining, and updating integrated project schedules for new build vessel projects
  • Coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure accurate planning inputs
  • Tracking project progress, identifying risks, and providing mitigation strategies
  • Producing regular reports, including progress updates, critical path analysis, and earned value where applicable
  • Supporting project controls and ensuring alignment with contractual requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Planner on large scale construction or similar projects
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Experience in new build environments is desirable, preferably construction
  • Experience in sectors such as construction, heavy infrastructure, or oil & gas will be considered, but build/construction project experience would be required.
  • Proficiency in planning tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting capabilities

Working Pattern & Rate:

  • Minimum of 3 days per week on site in the shipyard
  • Full time engagement is strongly preferred
  • Minimum 6 month contract
  • £500-£600/day
  • 37 hour week (early finish on a Friday)


If you are an experienced Planner looking for an exciting opportunity in the marine industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team.

Lindsay Hughes Lead Consultant, Maritime Skilled Trades

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