Site Planner

Position: Site Planner (Contract)
Job Title:

Site Planner

Location:

Sunderland, UK
Type:
Contract

Role Overview

An experienced Site Planner is required to support the successful delivery of a large-scale industrial construction project in Sunderland. The role will focus on developing, managing, and controlling site-based programmes through to project completion, working closely with construction, engineering, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed construction and commissioning programmes

Integrate contractor schedules into a master programme

Monitor site progress and identify programme risks or delays

Produce progress reports, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans

Carry out critical path and impact analysis

Support change management and programme updates

Attend site meetings and planning reviews

Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Site or Project Planner on large-scale construction or industrial projects

Strong knowledge of planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)

Good understanding of construction sequencing and site delivery

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-contractor environment

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Right to work in the UK

Desirable

Experience on manufacturing, energy, or major capital projects

Background in EPC or complex infrastructure projects

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit