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Planner/Scheduler

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Job Title: Planner / Scheduler (PMO)
 Location: Huddersfield
 Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent
 Department: PMO / Projects
 Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + Benefits

About the Business

We are working on behalf of a fast-growing, globally recognised engineering organisation supplying into key industries including Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas. Due to increased workload and recently secured contracts, they are now looking to appoint a Planner / Scheduler to join their expanding PMO function.

This is a brand-new opportunity offering excellent long term career progression as the business continues to grow. The Huddersfield site offers convenient access from across the M62 corridor, including Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, and surrounding areas.

The Role

As a Planner / Scheduler, you will play a key role within the PMO, taking ownership of developing, managing, and maintaining integrated project schedules across complex programmes.

Working closely with Project and Programme teams, you will ensure robust planning standards are applied, schedules are accurately maintained, and project performance is clearly tracked against baseline plans. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments to ensure alignment and delivery.

This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone with advanced scheduling expertise and experience supporting complex engineering or manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project and programme objectives
Control and maintain baseline schedules, tracking progress and performance against key milestones and deliverables
Integrate multiple project schedules to provide a consolidated programme view and highlight dependencies
Work cross-functionally with project, engineering, and operational teams to update progress, track execution, and ensure accurate reporting
Provide clear schedule analysis and reporting to support project governance, decision-making, and delivery performanceIdeal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly organised and detail driven planning professional with strong communication skills and the ability to operate within a fast-paced project environment.

Essential:

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Previous experience in a PMO Planner, Scheduler, or PMO Analyst role supporting complex projects
Strong understanding of project scheduling, planning methodologies, and controls
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational and time management capabilityDesirable:

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical project environments
Understanding of programme level scheduling and integrated planning
Experience working within regulated industries such as defence or energy 

Career Progression & Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing PMO team, with clear progression into senior planning, programme controls, or project management roles. The business offers strong investment in training and development to support your long-term career.

What We Offer

Competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
37.5 hours per week with flexibility around start and finish times
33 days annual leave including statutory holidays
Company pension scheme (up to 8%)
Healthcare options
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive, collaborative working environment 

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours available)

To apply, please click the apply button or contact Tracie Norton for more details

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