Job summary
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Security Cleared Planner to join their team in Plymouth.
Key skills required for this role
Planner, Security Cleared, SC Cleared, Defence, Construction
Important
Planner, Security Cleared, SC Cleared, Defence, Construction
Job description
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Security Cleared Planner to join their team in Plymouth. This role is available on a permanent or contract basis and involves working on a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Full build and management of schedules, ensuring effective interfaces and stakeholder engagement
2. Maintenance and management of baselines to support contractual and performance metrics
3. Conducting meetings and workshops to challenge project progress and performance
4. Supporting Planning/Project Controls Managers in maintaining schedules and their interfaces
5. Managing contract requirements related to schedules
6. Providing advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
7. Integration of function correlating schedule, cost, and risk
8. Critical path evaluation and scenario planning to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies
Job Requirements:
9. Experience with multiple large projects
10. Experience in contract management (NEC, Defence, Nuclear)
11. Demonstrable experience within regulated environments (MOD/Nuclear/Ports)
12. Strong stakeholder management skills
13. Advanced reporting techniques
14. Integrated multi-discipline project controls skillset
15. Professional memberships or accreditations
16. Strong business awareness
17. Proactive approach to planning innovation
18. Strong experience in planning fundamentals
19. Proficiency in P6/Asta/MSP
20. Experience in PMO, programme/portfolio structures
21. Cost/resource loading experience
22. EVM experience
23. Critical path analysis expertise
24. Tender experience
25. Mentorship/leadership experience
26. Strong risk management experience, including QSRA
27. 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.
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