Outage Planners

Posted 7 hours 11 minutes ago by Roc Search GmbH

£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Part Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Outage Planners - Contract Opportunities UK Engineering & Energy Projects

We are currently seeking experienced Outage Planners to join us on a contract basis to support major outage and shutdown programmes across the UK. These roles sit within complex, highly regulated engineering and construction environments where structured planning and on-site schedule control are critical to successful delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact outage projects in the energy and engineering sectors.

London Bristol
  • Start: March
  • Contract Duration: Initial 3 months (extension potential)
  • Location: London-based, transitioning to Bristol
Yorkshire North Wales
  • Start: April
  • Contract Duration: Initial 3 months (extension potential)
  • Location: Yorkshire-based, transitioning to North Wales
Scope of Work

As an Outage Planner on a contract basis, you will:

  • Engage key stakeholders during pre-outage planning phases
  • Develop and manage detailed schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6
  • Implement and apply Earned Value Measurement (EVM) at workface level
  • Transition into on-site schedule control during outage execution
  • Deliver structured reporting, cost control, and risk management
  • Monitor critical path activities and manage cross-functional interfaces

Travel and on-site presence are essential as projects move into execution.

Required Experience
  • Proven outage / shutdown / turnaround planning background
  • Strong Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 capability
  • Practical experience implementing Earned Value Measurement
  • Background within engineering, construction, energy, or utilities sectors
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Eligible to work in the UK