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SCX is a UK-based engineering business with a reputation for innovation, precision, and delivery in complex mechanical handling and kinetic architecture systems. With a portfolio spanning world-class projects in Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, Sports & Entertainment, and Infrastructure sectors, SCX continues to invest in its people, processes, and operational capability to meet growing demand and exceed customer expectations.
Purpose of the Role
The P6 Project Planner plays a critical role in the successful planning, scheduling, and monitoring of complex engineering and operations projects across the SCX business. Using Primavera P6 and other planning tools, the role ensures robust, transparent, and realistic project schedules that support timely delivery and informed decision-making.
Reporting to the Programme Manager and working closely with cross-functional teams, the P6 Planner provides key scheduling insight, risk analysis, and progress tracking to maintain control over programme performance. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, technical capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Scheduling & Planning
- Create, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
- Structure schedules around defined work breakdown structures (WBS) and resource-loaded programmes.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to gather accurate inputs and develop realistic timelines.
Progress Monitoring
- Track actual progress against baseline schedules and identify variances.
- Update schedules to reflect project changes, forecasts, and mitigation plans.
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and performance measurement reporting.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Clients to communicate schedule status and implications.
- Provide clear, data-driven updates to stakeholders across the business.
- Attend planning and project review meetings to support proactive decision-making.
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Identify scheduling risks and opportunities through critical path and “what-if” analysis.
- Recommend corrective actions and recovery strategies to maintain project alignment.
- Support the development of mitigation plans alongside the wider project team.
Reporting & Documentation
- Generate schedule reports, dashboards, and milestone charts tailored to different stakeholder needs.
- Maintain all planning documentation in accordance with internal project controls processes.
- Ensure auditability and compliance with contractual planning requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the refinement of planning procedures and tools across the business.
- Share best practices and support training initiatives related to project scheduling.
- Champion consistency, accuracy, and visibility in all planning activities.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in project planning within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or a technical project environment.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential), with strong understanding of critical path methodology and resource scheduling.
- Familiarity with other planning tools such as Microsoft Project or Asta Powerproject (desirable).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Commercial and contractual awareness, including experience supporting tender or contract planning.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of NEC or similar contract planning requirements is an advantage.
Location: Sheffield
Job Benefits
- Flexible Start and Finish Times: Shape your day with flexible start and finish times around our core working hours.
- Pension Scheme: We operate a salary sacrifice pension scheme and reinvest our savings directly back into your pension pot.
- Annual Leave: New starters receive 25 days of holiday, plus statutory bank holidays.
- Need a Few More Days? Our holiday purchase scheme lets you buy up to 3 additional days of holiday each year.
- Long Service Awards: After 5 years with us, your holiday entitlement increases by 1 day. After 10 years, it increases by another day.
- Employee Referral Scheme: Refer suitable candidates who align with our values, and you’ll be rewarded for helping us build a great team.
