P6 Project Planner – Regulated Defence Programs (On-Site)

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Reading is seeking a Project Planner to support its Replacement Warhead Programme. The successful candidate will create project plans using Primavera P6, engage with stakeholders, and update project schedules. Responsibilities include developing scheduling documents and conducting performance reviews. This role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude. The package includes a salary between £38,000 and £45,000, alongside generous leave and pension benefits. Daily on-site attendance is mandatory due to project sensitivity.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional Career Development funding

Generous pension contribution

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in development and analysis of project plans.
• Knowledge of best practice planning processes and tools.
• Understanding of confidence modelling processes.
• Ability to read and interpret charts and spreadsheets.
• Proactive approach and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create Work breakdown structure and Resource loading.
• Update schedule progress and undertake forecasting.
• Provide input to Change control and Risk processes.
• Produce Planning and Earned Value deliverables.
• Propose solutions to schedule performance issues.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Schedule analysis

Analytical skills

Team player

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Reading is seeking a Project Planner to support its Replacement Warhead Programme. The successful candidate will create project plans using Primavera P6, engage with stakeholders, and update project schedules. Responsibilities include developing scheduling documents and conducting performance reviews. This role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude. The package includes a salary between £38,000 and £45,000, alongside generous leave and pension benefits. Daily on-site attendance is mandatory due to project sensitivity.