Lead Planning Professional

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Lead Planning Professional to perform advanced project reporting and scheduling. The role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary starting at £45,628, and an opportunity for career progression. Essential qualifications include experience in Primavera P6 and SAP, with a focus on submarines build and commissioning knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced project reporting & scheduling.
• Previous leadership experience and coaching is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced project reporting & scheduling.
• Lead a small team of professionals to develop Programme schedules.

Skills

Primavera P6

SAP

Submarines Build and/or Test & Commissioning knowledge

Education

APM qualification

Relevant degree level qualification

Previous leadership experience / coaching

Job description

Job Title

Lead Planning Professional

Location

Barrow - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary

£45,628+ Dependant on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing

• Performing advanced project reporting & scheduling
• Undertaking advanced problem solving and scenario development
• Adhering to business process and procedures to support work scopes and Programme targets
• Consolidate information from multiple sources to support Programme objectives
• Leading a small team of professionals to develop and mature Programme and Delivery schedules

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Experience in Primavera P6 and SAP
• Submarines Build and/or Test & Commissioning knowledge

Desirable:

• APM qualification
• Relevant degree level qualification
• Previous leadership experience / coaching

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Build, Test and Commissioning Planning Team - SSNA Programme

In this role you will have the opportunity to make a difference in how we develop ways of working on the programme. You will be crucial in supporting the development of Programme schedules adhering to best planning practice. This is an exciting role with an opportunity to progress your career in the PM&C function and support your personal development at BAE Systems.

(We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria) SUBS ONLY

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

1st December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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