Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Project Planner on a 6 month rolling Contract, based in Rugby This role falls INSIDE IR35 Role Summary We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Project Planner with strong expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) and production planning to join our Defence/Aerospace programme team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules across the full lifecycle, ensuring the smooth transition from design and development into production. This is a 6-month rollIng contract inside IR35, supporting mission-critical programmes within a secure environment. Key Responsibilities · Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules for NPI and production programmes. · Support NPI activities including prototype builds, first article inspections, and transition to volume production. · Align project and production plans with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure readiness. · Use planning tools (Primavera P6 / MS Project) to produce and maintain accurate project data. · Conduct schedule analysis, critical path reviews, and “what-if” scenarios to support decision-making. · Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and provide accurate schedule forecasts and variance analysis. · Monitor production schedules to ensure material availability, capacity pla...