Job Title: Project Planner – Fabrication
Location: North East England
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Wellness Support
The Company: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading engineering and fabrication business with one of the largest fabrication facilities on the East Coast. With over 24,000 square metres of state-of-the-art space, the company delivers large-scale projects of national significance. You’ll join a highly skilled team of experts working collaboratively to deliver complex engineering solutions that truly make a difference.
Working Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
As a Project Planner – Fabrication, you’ll play a critical role in schedule recovery on a high-profile project of national importance. This is your chance to make a direct impact while working in a challenging, rewarding environment.
Key responsibilities include:
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Developing, updating, and maintaining project schedules using Primavera or MS Project.
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Monitoring progress and adapting plans to address delays, risks, and resource constraints.
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Coordinating updates between engineers, stakeholders, and customers with clear communication.
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Producing reports on milestone slippage, resource allocation, and schedule variance.
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Forecasting labour requirements and adapting schedules around material availability.
Skills & Experience:
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Strong planning experience within heavy fabrication or complex engineering.
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Knowledge of fabrication methods (welding, machining, assembly).
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Proficiency in Primavera or Microsoft Project.
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Ability to analyse specifications, forecasts, and critical path analysis.
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Excellent resource management and communication skills.
Why Should You Apply?
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Impact: Play a vital role in delivering a nationally significant fabrication project.
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Growth: Work with and learn from experts across the marine and structural engineering industries.
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Security: Competitive salary, pension (up to 4% employer contribution), and 7x life cover.
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Balance: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, parental leave support, and wellbeing benefits.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of fabrication as a Project Planner – Fabrication.
