Engineering Project Planner

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. 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 Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience in project planning within chemical, oil & gas, or energy industries * Strong understanding of full project lifecycle (Concept through to Commissioning) * 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