Our client, a leading organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Security Cleared Planner to join their team in Newbury. This role is available on a permanent or contract basis and involves working on a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities: * Full build and management of schedules, ensuring effective interfaces and stakeholder engagement * Maintenance and management of baselines to support contractual and performance metrics * Conducting meetings and workshops to challenge project progress and performance * Supporting Planning/Project Controls Managers in maintaining schedules and their interfaces * Managing contract requirements related to schedules * Providing advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM) * Integration of function correlating schedule, cost, and risk * Critical path evaluation and scenario planning to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies Job Requirements: * Experience with multiple large projects * Experience in contract management (NEC, Defence, Nuclear) * Demonstrable experience within regulated environments (MOD/Nuclear/Ports) * Strong stakeholder management skills * Advanced reporting techniques * Integrated multi-discipline project controls skillset * Professional memberships or accreditations * Strong business awareness * Proactive approach to planning innovation * Strong experience in planning fundamentals * Proficiency in P6/Asta/MSP * Experience in PMO, programme/portfolio structures * Cost/resource loading experience * EVM experience * Critical path analysis expertise * Tender experience * Mentorship/leadership experience * Strong risk management experience, including QSRA * Expertise in schedule checks and assurance measures If you are an experienced Planner looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you