Job Description Summary
Are you ready to help shape the future of energy and defence? At GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage, we’re engineering a cleaner, more efficient world — and we need talented project professionals to make it happen. As a global leader in electrification and power conversion technologies, our systems power everything from naval fleets to industrial giants. We’re expanding our Portfolio Management Office and seeking experienced Project Planners to support our Marine Defence programs. This is a high-impact opportunity to play a key role in the planning and execution of complex, critical customer projects that drive real-world outcomes in energy and defence.
Job Description
In this role you will be responsible for:
Project Planning & Scheduling:
Take ownership of integrated project schedules across the entire lifecycle — from bid through to contract closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed schedules covering engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, site works, and commissioning.
• Drive alignment across project stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure accurate timelines and milestone visibility.
• Create and manage baseline plans, perform schedule updates, and support contract change control processes.
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key planning interface in customer and internal meetings, delivering clear and confident schedule presentations.
• Support the commercial team by reviewing contractual terms related to scheduling and progress reporting.
• Preparation of schedule impact assessments for variation orders and internal change controls.
Schedule Risk Management:
* Identify risks and opportunities early, driving proactive mitigation strategies to protect project delivery timelines.
* Support Project Managers with “early warning” alerts and recovery plans that reduce cost and schedule exposure.
* Develop critical path and “what-if” analyses to test project resilience and optimize execution paths.
* Monitor and report progress to internal and external stakeholders with transparency, clarity, and rigor.
Required Qualifications:
* Background in project planning for engineering programs.
* Experience managing multiple projects concurrently in a high-paced environment.
* Experience using Primavera P6.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a confident approach to stakeholder engagement.
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
* Important: Higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including “SC Clearance” and “UK Eyes Only Clearance”, are required for this role. The candidate must have existing clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance. Due to ongoing Government contracts, this position requires British citizenship with a valid British passport and no dual nationality.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
* Experience in marine, defence, or complex industrial sectors.
* Demonstrated ability to build, baseline, and impact project schedules, perform critical path.
You Can Expect From Us:
A role on mission-critical projects that contribute to national defence and energy transformation.
A collaborative environment where your input shapes real project outcomes.
A flexible working culture that respects your work-life balance and individual career goals.
A competitive compensation package and benefits tailored to your needs, including:
* Employer pension contribution (regardless of individual contribution)
* Private Health Insurance (Flexi Choice)
* Income Protection and Life Assurance (Flexi Choice)
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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