Project Planner (6-Month Contract)

£50,000 - £55,000
Belfast

Immediate Start

Vickerstock are proud to be working in close partnership with a highly respected engineering firm to recruit an experienced Project Planner on an initial 6-month contract, supporting the successful delivery of complex technical projects.

This role is ideal for an experienced project professional with a strong engineering background and a proven ability to coordinate across departments, manage timelines, and keep high-value projects on track.

Your New Role:

You will take ownership of end-to-end project planning, ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory functions. Your work will be central to maintaining momentum and accountability across key programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules (e.g., Gantt charts, resource and timeline planning)

• Break down overall objectives into clear, actionable tasks

• Track cross-functional dependencies and highlight potential risks

• Identify delays or blockers early and propose effective solutions

• Act as a link between engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and external stakeholders

• Provide regular progress reports and status updates to senior leadership

What You'll Need:

• A solid technical or engineering background

• Experience in a project planning or coordination role, ideally within an engineering or manufacturing environment

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Proficiency in planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar)

• A proactive, collaborative approach with strong communication skills

What's on Offer:

• 6-month contract

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000

• Opportunity to support the delivery of critical projects within a progressive engineering organisation

• Chance to work alongside experienced technical teams on high-impact work

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock on 02890 313720.
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