Job Description
Job Title: P6 Planner
Engagement Type: Inside IR35
Location: Derby (2-3 days on-site per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6-12 months
Clearance Requirement: SC Cleared
Notice Period: 4 weeks (both parties)
Reporting Line: Planning Lead / Project Controls Manager
Role Summary
An experienced P6 Planner is required to support a high-security project based in Derby. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering expert planning, scheduling, and earned value management (EVM) support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring programme performance and effective project controls.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide specialist planning support to internal project teams
* Develop and manage fully integrated project schedules in Primavera P6
* Implement and monitor planning processes and best practices
* Produce schedule and earned value reporting in line with business cycles
* Contribute to the delivery of long-range, operational planning activities
* Support emergent project requirements as directed by the Planning Lead
* Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and project leads
* Promote and maintain high standards in safety, security, environment, and quality
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver accurate and timely project planning, controls, and forecasting data
* Perform earned value and schedule performance analysis (e.g., SPI reporting)
* Review and maintain work breakdown structures (WBS) for active projects
* Support the development and improvement of planning processes, tools, and templates
* Assist with training and guidance on planning systems and best practices
* Collaborate across teams to support integrated project schedules and reporting
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in project planning using Primavera P6
* Strong understanding of EVM principles and performance metrics
* Experience supporting complex, multi-disciplinary project environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Must have British passport
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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