Permanent
Senior Project Planner
Programme Management
Ampthill - Bedfordshire
About the Role
Salary: £61,000 - £76,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire, Hybrid (Mon - Tue onsite)
We’re looking for a Senior Project Planner to join our Programme Management team at our in Ampthill, Bedfordshire
You’ll play a key role in managing the end-to-end planning lifecycle — from proposal to execution — helping deliver some of the UK’s most complex and innovative engineering programmes.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Lead the planning and schedule management process across the full programme lifecycle.
2. Support proposal preparation and bid planning, developing schedules and planning artefacts for customer submissions.
3. Act as the planning integrator between programme management, senior leadership, and customers.
4. Validate cost and schedule integration to drive effective performance management.
5. Ensure full vertical and horizontal integration of schedules and programme artefacts.
6. Work with the Risk Manager to perform schedule risk analyses and predictive assessments.
7. Identify and resolve schedule conflicts, developing workaround and recovery strategies.
8. Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) weekly and monthly.
9. Manage the Performance Measurement Baseline and ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) principles are applied.
10. Provide schedule insights and reports for internal and client reviews.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
11. 4-day working week (Mon–Thu) – enjoy a true work–life balance.
12. Hybrid working – typically 2 days onsite, 2 days remote.
13. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
14. Collaborative culture – work alongside some of the brightest minds in UK engineering.
15. Be part of an organisation delivering cutting-edge Defence and technology programmes that make a real impact.
Read to Advance Your Career?
Join us and shape the future of advanced engineering in the UK.
Apply today to become part of our innovative and collaborative Programme Management team.
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found
Required skills, qualifications and experience
16. Proven experience in Project Planning or PMO roles within complex programmes.
17. Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).
18. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to spot scheduling and cost issues early.
19. Confident communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
20. Skilled in the creation, maintenance, and control of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
21. Calm, methodical, and detail-oriented — even under pressure.
Desirable:
22. Experience with Primavera P6 and SAP cost planning/reporting.
23. Background in Defence, MoD, or other complex engineering environments.
24. Ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and processes.
Job Reference Number
17870BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
13/11/2025
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