Senior Planner

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Senior Planner to join them on a permanent basis. You will be joining their site based in Newcastle.\\n\\nCulture and Company:\\n\\nThis business are proud to invest in the long-term development of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.\\n\\nAbout the Senior Planner role\\n\\nThe Senior Planner will be responsible for owning and maintaining the business-wide resource plan for key output activities.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate vision and strategy into practical plans while ensuring that planning is an integral part of the project management team.\\n\\nOther responsibilities of the Senior Planner include:\\n\\n * Define and deliver output reports, including load/capacity, work-to lists, and project schedules.\\n\\n * Develop the planning timetable and activities, implementing the planning process into output and project teams.\\n\\n * Work closely with project teams to maximise collaboration across the business.\\n\\n * Ensure a high standard of planning and reporting in a timely manner.\\n\\nAbout You\\n\\nThe ideal Senior Planner will bring a high level of technical expertise, either through a degree in planning or a related discipline, or substantial planning management experience in a relevant industry sector.\\n\\nOther requirements of the Senior Planner include:\\n\\n * Experience working at a strategic level to translate vision and strategy into practical plans.\\n\\n * Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project planning tools, and ERP/MRP software.\\n\\n * Knowledge of complex engineering and construction projects, particularly in offshore energy, is advantageous.\\n\\n * Rigorous in following documented processes and governance, with the ability to innovate creatively to meet project challenges