Job summary
The Project Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed project plans, ensuring they align with objectives, timelines, and resources.
Key skills required for this role
Project Planner, Defence, MSP, P6
Important
All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole / dual British national.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Project Planner
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ealing
Flexible Opportunities: Hybrid
Working: Office-based with occasional travel to UK company sites (2-3 days onsite depending on project needs)
Introduction:
Matchtech has partnered with an award-winning sonar technology organisation, recognised for its excellence in industrial security practices and numerous accolades in the field.
As a Senior Project Planner, you'll track project performance, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and manage resource allocation and potential risks.
What will I be doing?
You'll apply and report on Earned Value Management (EVM) & Critical Path Analysis (CPA), implementing best practice tools and processes for planning improvements while ensuring project control processes are followed.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the quality and integrity of project plans, accurate time, cost, and resource analysis
2. Compile and maintain up-to-date reports to provide accurate information to the project manager and team
3. Track project performance and confirm data accuracy, conducting regular project control reviews
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning and resource management, resolving issues proactively
5. Manage risk and opportunity, and support bids and proposal planning
What do I need to succeed?
To be successful, you'll need:
6. A Degree-qualified or relevant qualification (e.g., APM certification)
7. Experience working within safety-regulated environments
8. A full understanding of the APM Body of Knowledge + Full membership of the APM
9. Proven project planning experience, preferably within aerospace and defence
10. Familiarity with Planning structures (WBS, PBS)
11. Advanced IT skills; proficient in MSP or Primavera P6
12. Working knowledge of Lifecycle Management (LCM)
Experience in any of the following would be beneficial, but isn't essential:
13. Prior knowledge or understanding of EVM, CPA, and QSRA tools and techniques
14. Familiarity with regulatory requirements
15. Any work experience in Naval, Maritime, Defence or Aerospace industries
What's the company's benefits?
16. Optional 9-day fortnight
17. Flexible working hours with 1pm finish on a Friday
18. Annual bonus & TOIL - Time off in lieu of overtime
19. 25 days holiday, Christmas shut down & the option to buy or sell holiday
20. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc., via salary sacrifice.
21. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
22. 4 x annual salary life cover and many more…
What's my next step?
If you're ready to be part of an award-winning company, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply to join the team.
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