Project and Engineering Planner

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Balmoral Tanks
Balmoral Tanks designs and manufactures storage tanks for water, oil, and other industrial uses.
Plan and align engineering documentation schedules with production using MS Project.
22 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Contractor
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Firefighting
Potable Water
Non-Potable Water
Anaerobic Digestion
Wastewater
Desalination
Drainage
Role
What you would be doing
ms project
schedule development
progress monitoring
risk mitigation
stakeholder reporting
resource planning
  • Responsible for responding to demands of job (as required out of hours working)
  • Align all Project and Engineering Documentation to the overall manufacturing plan and schedule.
  • Ensure planning practices comply with internal procedures and industry best practices.
  • Monitor progress against the baseline schedule and update forecasts as required.
  • Aid in identifying resource gaps to management to allow re-allocation of resources as required.
  • Co-ordinate with Engineering and Projects to ensure schedule integration.
  • Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using MS Project, ensuring alignment between Engineering deliverables and Production milestones.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement within the Project and Engineering functions.
  • Participate in project meetings, offering planning insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Support the integration of planning data with documentation control systems and production planning tools.
  • Provide regular reports to management to communicate schedule status, risks, and key milestones to stakeholders.
  • Mitigate risks and delays through proactive planning and communication.
  • Assist in change management processes by assessing the impact of scope changes on the project schedule.
  • Develop and maintain detailed MS Project Schedules tracking actual time taken for documentation release.
  • Follow company’s Health & Safety Procedures
  • Identify and highlight scheduling conflicts between documentation and production activities, proposing solutions to resolve them
  • Support reporting and communication of schedule status to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Production teams to gather input and validate schedule accuracy.
  • Support reporting and communication of schedule status to stakeholders
What you bring
microsoft project
project management
bachelor’s degree
apm pfq
problem solving
communication
  • Strong track record of using Microsoft Project for schedule development, tracking, and reporting.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Training in project management methodologies (e.g. APM, PMI).
  • Understanding of Engineering and Production workflows.
  • Familiarity with Balmoral Group products and services.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrate an ability to effectively utilise resources, and the ability to plan, control, and take responsibility for own work.
  • Knowledge of production planning principles and documentation control processes.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or HND: Ideally in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience working in a Project Management or Planning environment.
  • Experience identifying and resolving scheduling conflicts in complex project environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project for planning and reporting.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Proven experience in project planning within Engineering, Manufacturing, or Industrial sectors.
  • Able to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Projects is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to align documentation and production schedules across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Good presentation, communication and people skills.
  • General office administration experience.
  • Experience working in contractor or freelance roles within project-driven organisations
  • Problem solving.
  • A good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel packages.
  • Planning and organisational skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Keyboard and computer systems skills.
  • Familiar with documentation control systems.
  • Additional Professional certification(APM(PFQ or PMQ) or equivalent).
  • Follow QA System
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1980 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1980, marking the beginning of its journey in designing and manufacturing storage tanks.
  • quickly established itself as a leading designer and manufacturer of storage tanks.
  • specializes in the creation of robust, efficient storage solutions for water, oil, and other industrial uses.
  • serves a variety of industries, including water resources, energy, industrial, and utilities.
  • tanks are used in critical infrastructure projects, particularly those requiring high-capacity storage and reliability.
  • expands its offerings to include both standard and bespoke tank designs.
  • products are known for their durability, with designs that cater to both on-site and off-site storage needs.
  • notable projects include large-scale water storage facilities, complex industrial oil tanks, and energy-related storage systems.
Culture + Values
  • Commitment to quality
  • Innovation
  • Customer-focused
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability
  • Health and safety
  • Teamwork
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by a specific year.
  • Reducing energy consumption and waste across operations
  • Investing in environmentally sustainable technologies
  • Commitment to product sustainability through high-quality materials and eco-friendly solutions
Inclusion & Diversity
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