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Senior Planner Jobs in Middlesbrough

​Senior Planner

In the engineering sector, a Senior Planner plays a crucial role in project development and execution, focusing on strategic planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. To work as a Senior Planner, candidates typically require a background in engineering or project management, with relevant qualifications such as a degree in engineering, along with additional certifications in project management tools and methodologies like PRINCE2, Primavera P6, ASTA or PMP. Essential skills include analytical thinking, exceptional organisational abilities, and strong communication to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.

Companies seeking a Senior Planner are looking for individuals with extensive experience in planning and executing complex projects within the engineering field. A proven track record of successful project delivery, an ability to foresee project challenges, and devising effective solutions are highly valued. Experience in using project management software to create detailed project schedules, manage budgets, and ensure resource availability is crucial. A successful Senior Planner must not only excel in strategic planning but also have the leadership qualities necessary to guide project teams and ensure adherence to timelines and project specifications.

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is a large industrial town in North Yorkshire on the southern bank of the River Tees. It has a population of around 150,000. Middlesbrough is a cultural town with a strong musical heritage and is home to popular art galleries and theatres. Middlesbrough is only a short drive away from the North Yorkshire Moors and is very close to the coastline where there is access to lovely sandy beaches and flat promenades.

Middlesbrough was once at the forefront of steelmaking and shipbuilding but due to the decline of these industries the digital sector has emerged. Middlesbrough also remains prevalent in the engineering sector with the development of the Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park, a new base for innovative advanced manufacturing companies.

Middlesbrough’s main railway station is only a 5 minute walk from the city centre and has easy access to many locations including Leeds, York, Newcastle and Manchester. It is also accessible via the M6, M62, A66 and the A19.

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