Capital Projects Planner
Location: Hartlepool, Co Durham
Contract Type: Contract or Temp
Closing Date: Nov 5th, 2026
Ref: 1736056
We are recruiting on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for an experienced Capital Projects Planner / Scheduler to support its capital investment portfolio at the Greatham site in Hartlepool.
Offering the opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from development and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will work closely with project teams, engineering, operations and contractors to develop reliable schedules, monitor progress and support successful project delivery.
Project Scope
- Developing and maintaining detailed, logic-linked project schedules, including milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
- Establishing project baselines and assessing the schedule impact of approved changes.
- Monitoring physical progress and producing look-ahead plans, milestone forecasts, progress reports and variance analysis.
- Identifying schedule risks, constraints and potential delays, and supporting mitigation and recovery plans.
- Reviewing and integrating contractor, vendor and engineering schedules into the overall project programme.
- Supporting construction, plant outage and shutdown planning, coordinating interfaces with Operations and Maintenance.
- Assessing resource requirements and highlighting conflicts or capacity constraints across the capital portfolio.
- Maintaining schedule quality and supporting readiness reviews at key project stages.
Experience Required
- Significant planning and scheduling experience within capital projects, engineering, construction or process manufacturing.
- Experience developing detailed project programmes and integrating multiple contractor and vendor schedules.
- A strong understanding of critical path analysis, schedule logic, float, constraints and progress measurement.
- Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities.
- Advanced scheduling software capability, ideally Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- An understanding of project controls, earned value, cost forecasting, change management and risk management.
- The ability to challenge contractor schedules constructively and communicate clear, concise progress information.
- An HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline.
Experience supporting shutdowns or outages in an operational manufacturing environment would be advantageous, as would SAP experience and recognised planning or project controls training.
You should be analytical, organised and collaborative, with strong attention to detail and a practical approach to solving problems.
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Capital Projects Planner employer: Wolviston Management Services Limited
Wolviston Management Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of the Thames Valley. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the infrastructure sector, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a meaningful project that not only enhances local water infrastructure but also contributes to sustainable community development.
Contact Details:
Wolviston Management Services Limited Recruitment Team
