Project Planner, West Thurrock

Engineering Project Planner

West Thurrock, Essex

£50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Planner to join a leading chemical manufacturing organisation operating across Upper Tier COMAH sites in the UK.

This is a key role supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of engineering and capital projects, ranging from smaller site upgrades to multi-million-pound investments. You will play a central role in developing and maintaining project schedules, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time.

Please note: this role is fully site-based in West Thurrock and does not offer hybrid or remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules across multiple engineering projects using Microsoft Project
• Produce plans across all project phases including concept, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Construction Managers, and external contractors to ensure accurate and achievable schedules
• Identify and communicate critical paths and high-risk activities within project timelines
• Support resource planning to ensure project delivery aligns with available capacity
• Assist production teams in planning outages, shutdowns, and commissioning activities
• Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Lead planning review meetings to ensure schedules remain up to date and aligned
• Offer guidance on typical durations for engineering and construction activities
• Manage and coordinate multiple smaller-value projects and contracts simultaneously within a fast-paced site environment

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in project planning within chemical, oil & gas, or energy industries
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from Concept through to Commissioning
• Previous experience handling multiple concurrent contracts/projects, particularly those of smaller spend value
• Advanced user of Microsoft Project (Primavera P6 experience advantageous)
• Solid knowledge of engineering and construction activities
• Experience with schedule performance tools such as Earned Value and schedule variance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

If you’re an experienced planner looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.