Contract: 12 months with likely extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8.30am – 5pm)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (to be completed prior to start)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a talented Project Planner to join their Customisation and Development team, supporting the delivery of complex engineering projects within a highly regulated environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with Project Managers and stakeholders across the full project lifecycle.
The Role
As Project Planner, you will be responsible for the creation, management, and integration of project plans, ensuring alignment with wider business priorities and programme objectives.
You’ll support multiple engineering projects, providing structure, visibility, and control across planning activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain resourced project plans, ensuring compliance with project control procedures
* Monitor project progress and implement recovery actions where required
* Deliver accurate and timely project reporting to stakeholders
* Ensure risk, change control, and cost control processes are adhered to
* Support planning activities including workshops and project reviews
* Contribute to improvements in planning tools, methods, and PMO processes
* Strong experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid planning methodologies
* Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 and familiarity with Agile tools (e.g. Kanban)
* Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including gate reviews
* Experience in engineering or manufacturing environments (design, build, install)
Strong Understanding Of
* Critical path analysis
* Resource planning and capacity management
* KPI reporting (SPI, CPI)
* Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise effectively
Qualifications
* Experience delivering project planning within an engineering PMO environment
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