Planner - Belfast

Senior Planner | Portadown | £45,000–£55,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join one of Northern Ireland’s leading specialist contractors on a permanent basis.

This is a key appointment within an established and successful business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of project planning and programming across a range of projects.

Working closely with project managers, site teams and senior management you will play an integral role in ensuring projects are effectively planned, monitored and delivered on schedule, from initial procurement through to completion.

The Role

• Developing, managing and maintaining detailed project programmes, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, client expectations and key milestones.
• Taking ownership of the planning and programming function across assigned projects from procurement through to final account.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential delays and working proactively with delivery teams to implement mitigation and recovery measures.
• Producing regular progress reports, programme updates and portfolio-level analysis for senior management.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and key stakeholders to ensure programmes remain achievable and projects stay on track.
• Attending site visits and progress meetings to review performance, assess risks and support project delivery.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments to coordinate programme requirements.
• Providing planning support and technical guidance to the wider commercial and operational teams.
• Highlighting programme risks, critical path activities and potential issues to senior management, recommending practical solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a planning role within the construction or manufacturing sector.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Proven experience developing, managing and updating complex project programmes.
• Ability to identify programme risks, analyse delays and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience working collaboratively with project managers, programme managers and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage at all levels.
• A proactive, structured approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of key deliverables.

For more information on the role please contact Steve on 0283 089 8345.

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