At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and schedule complex industrial and marine projects with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join the Denholm Group, a family-owned business with a rich history since 1866.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a supportive environment while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in project planning and scheduling within industrial or marine sectors.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Denholm Group is an international family-owned business founded in 1866. We are a leading operator in Shipping, Logistics, Seafoods, and Industrial Services. Our diverse businesses operate under the esteemed 'Denholm Standard,' which embodies our unwavering commitment to upholding the law, integrity, fairness, and respect in every interaction. With a focus on quality and reliability, we ensure that our customers receive exceptional service tailored to their needs, making us a trusted partner across industries.
As part of the Denholm Group, Denholm Industrial Services provides scaffolding and access solutions, metal and floor surface preparation and the application of protective coatings, often working in challenging environments. This comprehensive set of capabilities minimises on-site interfaces for our customers. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality are at the forefront of every job.
If you are looking to be part of a dynamic team that drives innovation and supports a sustainable future, we invite you to explore exciting career opportunities with us! Join our Plymouth team and help coordinate complex industrial and marine projects. You’ll develop schedules, forecast resources and support project delivery from tender through to completion.
Location: Plymouth
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Scheduler / Planner to support the successful delivery of industrial service projects within the marine and ship repair sector. Working alongside Project Managers, Site Supervisors operational and commercial teams, you will play a pivotal role in planning, scheduling and coordinating resources across multiple marine refit, repair and maintenance projects. This role requires a proactive individual who can develop robust project schedules while accurately forecasting labour, plant and equipment requirements to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and update detailed project programmes from tender through to project completion.
- Produce short, medium and long-term labour forecasts across multiple projects.
- Forecast plant, equipment and material requirements in line with project schedules.
- Monitor actual labour and plant utilisation against forecasts and identify variances.
- Track project progress and update schedules using site information and progress reports.
- Identify programme risks, delays and resource constraints, proposing mitigation measures where required.
- Coordinate resource planning across multiple projects to maximise efficiency.
- Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports for senior management.
- Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
- Support tender planning and resource estimation for new projects.
- Maintain accurate records of resource allocation, productivity and programme performance.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Project Planner, Scheduler or Project Controls professional within industrial services, engineering, ship repair or marine industry.
- Experience producing labour, plant and equipment forecasts.
- Excellent knowledge of project scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to analyse project data and produce meaningful reports.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Desirable
- Experience within marine refits, dry dock operations, naval support, offshore services or heavy engineering.
- Understanding of critical path methodology (CPM) and resource-loaded scheduling.
- Knowledge of project reporting, earned value management and performance metrics.
- Familiarity with health, safety and quality requirements within industrial environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects.
- Career progression within a growing organisation.
Locations
Project Scheduler / Planner in Devon, Plymouth employer: Denholm Industrial Services
The Denholm Group is an exceptional employer that values integrity, quality, and innovation, making it a fantastic place to work for those in the Project Scheduler/Planner role. Located in Plymouth, our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters professional development and offers exciting opportunities to engage in diverse industrial and marine projects. With a commitment to employee growth and a competitive salary package, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to a sustainable future.
Contact Details:
Denholm Industrial Services Recruitment Team
