Our client, a leading organisation within the UK defence industry, is experiencing significant growth across its Project Control function. As a result, we're seeking enthusiastic and motivated Project Planners and Project Controllers to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking environment, working on cutting-edge projects that make a genuine difference. What's on Offer Salary: Circa £40,000-£48,000 (depending on experience) Bonus: Annual company bonus up to £2,500 (based on performance) Pension: Up to 14% total employer and employee contribution Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible Working: Options available for suitable candidates Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave Facilities: Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking The Role As part of the growing Project Control function, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex, high-value programmes. Positions are available at various experience levels, offering progression opportunities for both developing and established professionals. You'll be responsible for: Validating project health and identifying risks and issues Ensuring accuracy and coherence of project schedules Leading integrated baseline schedule generation Supporting cost-to-go and EAC validation Managing schedule risk analysis (SRA) Contributing to bid team activities and new business efforts What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have experience in: Project planning, scheduling and milestone management Working with WBS, CBS and OBS structures Analysing project performance data (schedule, resource, cost) Performing SRA, critical path analysis or EVM Using project management tools such as SAP, ARM, Primavera or Oracle Unifier Managing baseline and change control processes Producing high-quality project reports and influencing key stakeholders Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary team are essential. Desirable (not essential): Experience with EAC/FCAC reviews Exposure to risk and opportunity analysis or "what-if" planning Understanding of resource-loaded schedules Additional Information Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or dual nationals with British citizenship and will be required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks following an offer of employment. Restrictions relating to nationality and rights to work may apply