Lead Project Planner

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Project Planner for a contract role in Luton, UK, until August 2026. The successful candidate will manage project controls for complex design bids, requiring expertise in Primavera P6 and strong leadership skills. An ideal candidate will coach the bid team and work independently while engaging with stakeholders at all levels. The position requires 90% onsite presence, with SC clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in project planning.
• Ability to influence stakeholders up to VP level.
• Experience in complex engineering development projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project controls for a complex design and development bid.
• Coach the bid team in project controls best practices.
• Conduct all scheduling activities using Primavera P6.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring team members

Stakeholder engagement

Schedule Risk Analysis

Commercial and financial acumen

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

APMG Project Controls Practitioner

Tools

P6 Scheduling Tool

Job description

Morson Talent currently have an opportunity available for a Lead Project Planner to work on the behalf of our Aerospace clients based in Luton. This is a contract until August 2026, with possibility of extension.

Lead Planner for a complex design and development bid, responsible for the quality and integrity of the project controls aspects required to submit a secure and compelling proposal.
Will be responsible for managing a portfolio level response from the Electronics Warefare line of business which will require collaboration and cross functional working to deliver required outcomes.
All schedule activity will be conducted in P6 and use Primavera risk analyser so must be an expert user in this with the ability to coach and support the bid team in the understanding of project controls best practice. We are looking for people with leadership experience and ability to work independently.
Candidates that already have SC are required.
Experience needed:
- Ability to coach and mentor cross functional members of a bid team in planning and scheduling best practice
- Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams and recognise and positively interact with stakeholders up to VP level
- Ability to work independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios
- Application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls experience with proven expertise in bid phase and complex engineering development projects
- Expert user in P6 Scheduling Tool
- Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem-solving, decision-making skills
- APMG Project Controls Practitioner

90% onsite.

If this position is of interest to you, please apply below or contact Kaisey for more information.
01935 403215 or [e-mail]