Senior Planner
Aldermaston – Full Time On Site
18-Month Contract
£55 per hour Umbrella
Inside IR35
Active DV Clearance Required
The Opportunity
We are supporting a major government-backed programme seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex delivery environment. This is a long-term opportunity for a proactive planning professional with strong Primavera P6 expertise and experience operating within large-scale engineering, infrastructure, defence, or highly regulated programmes.
This role will play a critical part in maintaining schedule integrity, supporting programme delivery, and driving effective planning practices across project teams.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
Maintaining and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Delivering planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) analysis and reporting
Conducting schedule forecasting, variance analysis, and critical path analysis
Supporting business rhythms and project controls activities
Producing planning deliverables in line with programme governance requirements
Promoting planning best practice across project and programme teams
Leading planning meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions
Supporting the continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures, and tools
Developing strong working relationships across programme and operational teams
Supporting emergent projects and additional planning activities where requiredEssential Skills & Experience
Active DV Clearance (non-negotiable)
Strong Primavera P6 background
Proven experience within project controls and programme planning environments
Strong understanding of planning fundamentals and critical path analysis
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance analysis (SPI)
Confident leading planning discussions and promoting planning best practice
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, technical teams, and senior stakeholders
Experience adding measurable value to programmes and project deliveryAdditional Information
Full-time onsite in Aldermaston
18-month contract opportunity
£55 per hour umbrella