Project Planner – Defence Team (Project Management Office)
Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. With a global presence in 12 countries, we provide engineering, project management, and digital services to support complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.
🚀 Join Our Growing Defence Team at Assystem – Project Planner Opportunity!
As our Defence account continues to expand, Assystem is on the lookout for a dynamic and self‑motivated Project Planner to help drive successful project delivery within our evolving Project Management Office (PMO).
Location: Any Assystem UK office
Working Model: Hybrid – flexible mix of home and office working, with ad‑hoc travel to client and Assystem offices
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Project Planning – develop and manage schedules internally and with clients
* Coordinate Work Packages – track progress, plan resources, and manage sub‑contractor activities
* Approve Sub‑Contractor Programmes – review for quality and alignment with overall schedule
* Stakeholder Interface – monitor and report on project progress, changes, risks, and opportunities
* Support Proposals – provide input on planning and man‑hour estimates for future work
* Deliver Reporting – produce accurate metrics, including critical path analysis, for the Defence Infrastructure Lead Team
What You Bring
* Primavera P6 Proficiency – intermediate level (must‑have)
* Tech‑Savvy – confident in MS Office, particularly Excel and MS Project
* Detail‑Oriented & Driven – self‑motivated, deadline‑focused, and thrives with minimal supervision
* Clear Communicator – able to summarise complex data clearly and confidently
* Analytical Eye – skilled at assessing sub‑contractor inputs and programme accuracy
* Precision Focused – accuracy and attention to detail are second nature
Qualifications
* Degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
* Primavera P6 training completed
* Project Management certification (e.g. APM) is a plus
Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Planner on NEC4 contracts, particularly Options A & C (essential)
* Strong background in major infrastructure design and build projects (desirable)
* Experience in the Nuclear or Defence Industry is a major advantage
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Marketing and Product Management
Additional Information
Permanent staff preferred but umbrella contractor considered.
Home office location can be Derby, Sunderland, Glasgow, Blackburn or Bristol.
Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will require Security clearance. To gain this you will be required to be a Sole UK national.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Ready to plan your next big move? Apply now to be part of an innovative team delivering some of the UK’s most exciting Defence infrastructure projects!
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