Lead Project Planner

BAE Systems - Saudi Arabia for expatriates; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Project Planner. The role involves managing project schedules, overseeing a small team of planners, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should have significant experience in planning within complex engineering environments and be proficient in planning tools like Primavera P6. The company offers competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Planning/Scheduling policies.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team.

Responsibilities

• Allocate task budgets and align work scope budgets.
• Line manage a small team of Project Planners.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance to governance.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of planning/scheduling policies

Experience within complex engineering environments

Skilled user of modern planning/scheduling systems

Education

Professional Project Management Qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

MSP

Job description

Job title

Lead Project Planner

Location

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

Salary

Up to £55,000 dependent on skills and experience

Overview

What you’ll be doing:

• Allocating task budgets and alignment of work scope budgets with Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Line management of a small team of Project Planners and providing professional guidance to the team
• Taking accountability for maintaining quality standards and compliance to governance measures and the schedule in line with Baseline Change Request process
• Providing key support and guidance to the management team through regular engagement and a visible presence “on the floor” as the project moves through all phases – Engineering, Supply Chain, Build, Commissioning, and Acceptance
• Playing an active part in supporting weekly and monthly project / schedule reviews
• Being informed and able to validate, advise, and challenge progress and completion forecasts, to identify schedule risk and opportunities
• Create, maintain and control the project and delivery schedules, including the monitoring and reporting of project status
• Translating the ship design into Level 1/Level 2/ Level 3 schedules with logic, resourcing, and budget

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Planning/Scheduling policies, processes, procedures and systems
• Experience within complex engineering or production environment
• Experience with Earned Value Management and a skilled user of modern planning/scheduling systems (e.g. Primavera P6, MSP)

Desirable:

• A professional Project Management Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification or another appropriate professional body, alternatively be willing to work towards accreditation
• Experience across a full project
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a small team

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Project Planning Team

You will be joining a team of experienced planners and be a key part of the PMO delivering on a fast-paced programme with exciting career opportunities in this critical skill area and associated development activity. You’ll gain valuable insight into the intricacies of our business and have the chance to expand your professional network in this industry. This position offers exceptional prospects for career advancement and growth, complemented by comprehensive support from BAE Systems, including opportunities for additional qualifications and training.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing details

Closing Date: 7th October. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 20th October.

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.