Project Planner
Location: Essex
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Planner to join a growing engineering business delivering complex, bespoke automation and capital equipment projects.
Working closely with the Project Management team, you'll be responsible for developing, maintaining and analysing project schedules across a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring accurate planning, resource management and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an engineering background who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and update project plans across multiple engineering projects.
- Produce project schedules using Microsoft Project, Project Online or Project Server.
- Support project kick-off meetings by preparing initial project plans.
- Monitor project progress and update schedules through regular project reviews.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to ensure plans remain accurate and achievable.
- Maintain project templates, resource profiles and planning standards.
- Analyse historical project data to improve future planning accuracy.
- Produce project reports, KPIs and planning metrics.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of project planning data.
- Support continuous improvement of project planning processes and systems.
- Assist with future migration and configuration of project planning software.
- Liaise with engineering, production and commercial teams to ensure effective project coordination.
About You
- Previous experience as a Project Planner within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Advanced user of Microsoft Project, Project Online or Project Server.
- Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or Apprenticeship).
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules.
- Proven background working across multiple concurrent projects.
- Understanding of project planning systems and their integration with ERP/business systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Organised, proactive and able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Skills
- Experience within bespoke machinery, automation or design‑to‑order manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Critical Chain Project Management.
- Experience working on complex, long‑duration engineering projects.
What's on Offer
- 40,000 - 50,000 basic salary.
- Permanent role with a growing engineering business.
- Full training on specialist machinery and internal systems.
- Excellent long-term career development opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Project Planner in Basildon employer: SC ENGINEERING
SC ENGINEERING is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values flexibility and innovation. With a hybrid working model, employees enjoy the balance of remote work and in-office collaboration, alongside competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive engineering team. Located in Grimsby or Runcorn, this role not only provides meaningful work in electrical design but also fosters a community where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
