Project Planner

Our leading EPC client based in the North East of England is looking for a Project Controls Manager for an initial 3-4 years fixed term contract. As the experienced Project Planner you will lead planning, cost control, reporting, and performance management across complex EPC projects. The role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, providing robust controls, insight, and decision support across the full project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for a project control professional with strong EPC experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage integrated EPC project control systems covering schedule, cost, progress, risk, and reporting
• Develop, maintain, and control engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules
• Set and manage cost baselines, forecasts, cash flow, and earned value performance
• Provide accurate monthly project reporting, dashboards, and performance analysis to senior leadership and clients
• Identify schedule and cost risks early, manage mitigation strategies, and support recovery plans
• Lead change control, time impact assessments, and support variation and claims management
• Ensure alignment with contract requirements, governance standards, and client reporting expectations
• Manage and develop project controls teams, providing leadership and technical direction
• Act as a key interface between project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams
• Support tenders, bids, and estimates with high-quality project controls input where required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Manager within EPC project environments
• Strong background in planning, cost control, forecasting, and risk management
• Experience managing large, multi-discipline EPC schedules and budgets
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and Excel; Power BI or similar reporting tools desirable
• Solid understanding of EPC contracts, commercial drivers, and project governance
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skill

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar
• Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, or equivalent) desirable
• Planning or project controls certification an advantage