Interim Senior Planner £500pd

1st Executive Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Public Sector Organisation is seeking a Senior Planner to own the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and lead planning activities across complex programmes. You will provide expert planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) support, producing accurate forecasts and EV analysis to aid business decisions.

Ideal candidates will have strong Primavera P6 experience, a track record in regulated, engineering-intensive environments, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven senior planning experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and schedule performance analysis (SPI).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Provide expert Planning and EVM support across projects.
• Produce accurate schedule forecasts and EV analysis for decisions.
• Lead long-range, integrated programme planning activities.
• Review WBS structures and suggest improvements to Planning leadership.
• Support development and improvement of planning processes and EVMS.
• Deliver outputs in line with business rhythms.
• Build relationships with project managers, engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management

Schedule analysis

Stakeholder management

Critical path

Job description

Client: Major Public Sector Organisation

Join a major Public Sector organisation as a Senior Planner, supporting complex programmes where robust planning, project controls and Earned Value Management are critical to successful delivery.

This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced planner who can take ownership of integrated schedules, challenge constructively and provide clear insight to project and programme teams.

What you'll be doing

• Own and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring schedule integrity and effective network analysis.
• Provide expert Planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) support across projects.
• Produce accurate, timely schedule forecasts and EV analysis to support business decision-making.
• Lead and support long-range, integrated programme planning activities.
• Review project WBS structures and recommend improvements to Project Controls leadership.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of planning processes, procedures, tools and EVMS.
• Deliver planning and EV outputs in line with established business rhythms.
• Contribute to peer reviews, training and the rollout of planning tools and templates.
• Build strong working relationships with project managers, engineers, scientists and other key stakeholders.
• Support emergent projects and provide planning expertise where required.
• Champion high standards across planning, quality, safety, security and project delivery.

What we're looking for

• Strong senior-level planning experience, with a solid Primavera P6 foundation.
• Proven ability to champion good planning practice across complex projects.
• Experience working proactively and taking the lead on planning activities.
• Background within a large, complex organisation; experience in regulated/engineering-intensive environments is highly relevant.
• Demonstrable examples of adding value to programmes and projects through effective planning and analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging PMs, engineers and technical specialists.
• Good understanding of planning fundamentals, including critical path analysis.
• Experience with Earned Value Management / EVMS and schedule performance analysis, including SPI.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Note:

Due to the sensitivity of this role, candidates will be required to hold current, or be able to gain and maintain, active Security Clearance.