Lead Defence Programme Planner (Primavera P6)

Carrington West; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Planner to support complex defence programmes in New Malden. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, conducting schedule analysis, and providing risk-informed forecasts aligned with governance.

Collaboration with Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial, and Risk teams is essential to reflect scope, cost, risk, and resources while meeting regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Significant project planning experience in defence, aerospace, or regulated environments.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of critical path analysis and schedule performance measurement.
• Ability to communicate planning data to non-planning stakeholders.
• Experience with MOD or equivalent defence customers.
• Knowledge of EVM and risk analysis techniques.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PMI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated, resource- and cost-loaded schedules throughout the project lifecycle (design, manufacture, test, etc.).
• Provide schedule performance analysis, including critical path, float, dependencies, and milestones.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and change management processes.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure realistic schedules and support decision-making.
• Contribute to internal/external assurance reviews and mentor junior planners.

Skills

Defence project planning

Critical path analysis

Schedule performance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Risk analysis techniques

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Planner to support complex defence programmes in New Malden. The role involves developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, conducting schedule analysis, and providing risk-informed forecasts aligned with governance.

Collaboration with Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial, and Risk teams is essential to reflect scope, cost, risk, and resources while meeting regulatory standards.