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 . Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Vickerstock to view a wide selection of our current jobs. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Skills: Project Planner Manufacturing Scheduling Engineering