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Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Microsoft Project Planner in Cheshire on a contract basis. Key skills required for the Microsoft Project Planner role Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project Build and manage work breakdown structures (WBS) aligned with outage scope Integrate contractor schedules into the master outage plan Liaise daily with engineering, maintenance, operations, and site management teams Track progress against baseline schedules and identify critical path impacts Produce daily and weekly progress reports for stakeholders Conduct schedule risk analysis and propose mitigation strategies Coordinate shutdown activities to ensure sequencing and resource optimisation Monitor labour, plant, and material resource allocations Support planning meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination briefings Ensure all planning activities align with site safety and compliance requirements Assist with change management and scope variations Capture lessons learned and contributed to post-outage reviews Must have proven experience as a Planner on outage or shutdown projects Background in heavy industrial sectors Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project CSCS Card (or equivalent recognised Safety Passport) Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards in industrial environments Location, day rate and timeframe of the Microsoft Project Planner role Cheshire 35.00 per hour 3+ Months contract March 2026 INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. TPBN1_UKTJ