Outage Planners
BBBH95767_1771405657
Posted: 18/02/2026
- £450 - £500 per day
- London
- Contract
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
Clarke Woollam
Principal Recruitment Consultant