Matchtech us partnered with a Global Leader in Defence, Security and Maritime sectors, working on innovative multi-mission solutions to support maritime and naval forces worldwide!
Key skills required for this role
Project Planner, Planning, Earned Value Management, Microsoft Project, Resource Planning, Coordinating, Influence, Work breakdown structures, SC clearance, Maritime.
Important
Candidates must be eligible to obtain a SC (Security) clearance
Are you ready to shape the future of complex engineering programmes in the maritime sector?
My client is seeking a Senior Project Planner to lead the development and management of integrated schedules across several high-value, multi-year programmes.
As a core member of the Programmes team, you'll work closely with Programme Managers, Engineers, Scrum Masters, and customers to build robust, dynamic schedules that underpin delivery success, strategic decision-making, and governance. You'll play a critical role in visualising the path to delivery, managing interdependencies, and driving performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated master schedules using Microsoft Project.
Manage the critical path, perform resource and scenario planning, and support risk-based decision-making.
Align schedules with Agile planning inputs (epics, sprints) and traditional work package structures.
Support programme delivery with clear, insightful schedule performance reporting.
Own schedule governance, change control, and quality assurance processes.
Coordinate with customer-side planners to align milestones and reporting expectations.
Mentor team members and embed best-practice planning standards across the programme.
Required Skills & Experience:
Expert in Microsoft Project and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development.
Strong understanding of risk-informed planning, scenario modelling, and dependency management.
Comfortable working in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery environments (JIRA familiarity a plus).
Skilled communicator with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement.
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule-cost integration.
Membership of APM, PMI, or a similar professional body.
What do they have to offer?
A high-impact role at the heart of strategic, nationally significant programmes.
Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
Ongoing professional development within a collaborative, growth-focused team.
The opportunity to shape the successful delivery of complex defence engineering initiatives.
Some company benefits are:
* TOIL
* 1pm finish on a Friday
* Annual bonus
* 25 days holiday
* Christmas shut down.
* Option to buy or sell holiday.
* Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
* Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
* 4 x annual salary life cover
If you're passionate about enabling delivery excellence through structured planning and thrive in a high-performance, collaborative environment - we want to hear from you.
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