Planner – SMPP & Electrical & Instrumentation at Boardroom Appointments

• Are you an experienced Project Planner with a strong background in mining and industrial construction projects? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering and construction environment, working on complex projects across the mining, industrial, infrastructure and energy sectors.
• We are looking for a highly organised Planner with expertise in SMPP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping & Platework) and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) planning to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Prepare baseline programmes, look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Monitor project progress, identify schedule risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate planning activities across engineering, procurement, construction and project management teams.
• Monitor critical paths, project float and resource utilisation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, S-curves, manpower histograms and schedule performance reports.
• Assist with resource planning, forecasting and productivity monitoring.
• Participate in project planning meetings and provide scheduling support.
• Ensure planning activities comply with contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Promote compliance with SHEQ standards across all project activities.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years' planning experience on mining, mineral processing, industrial or EPC/EPCM construction projects.
• Proven experience planning SMPP and Electrical & Instrumentation construction activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential).
• Strong knowledge of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), resource loading, forecasting and project scheduling.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience preparing project reports, schedule analysis and forecasting.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel and work on remote project sites when required.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Thinks analytically and solves problems proactively.
• Communicates confidently with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Works well under pressure and consistently meets project deadlines.
• Has exceptional attention to detail.
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale mining and industrial projects.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM environments.
• A collaborative, professional engineering team.
• Long-term career growth within a respected engineering organisation.