Planner - SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy in government services is looking for an experienced Programme Planner to support a complex delivery programme in London. This hybrid role demands SC Clearance and expertise in managing integrated project plans, schedules, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include developing detailed schedules, tracking project progress, and aligning plans with project managers and delivery leads. Candidates should have proven experience in public sector environments, using planning tools like MS Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planner on complex programmes or portfolios.
• Experience working in structured programme environments (public sector preferred).
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and own integrated programme and project plans.
• Build and manage detailed schedules, milestones, and critical paths.
• Track progress against plan, highlighting slippage, risks, and impacts.
• Work closely with PMs, delivery leads, and PMO to align plans across workstreams.
• Manage interdependencies and sequencing across multiple teams.
• Support governance forums with accurate planning data and reporting.

Skills

Planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6)

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Risk management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Programme Planner – SC Cleared
Location: London (2 days per week onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Clearance: SC Clearance required
Daily Rate: Circa £500

We're looking for an experienced Programme Planner to support a complex delivery programme within a secure government environment. This role is key to providing clear, credible plans that give stakeholders confidence in delivery timescales, dependencies, and critical paths.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and own integrated programme and project plans
• Build and manage detailed schedules, milestones, and critical paths
• Track progress against plan, highlighting slippage, risks, and impacts
• Work closely with PMs, delivery leads, and PMO to align plans across workstreams
• Manage interdependencies and sequencing across multiple teams
• Support governance forums with accurate planning data and reporting
• Scenario plan and re-forecast to support decision-making

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Planner on complex programmes or portfolios
• Strong working knowledge of planning tools (e.g. "MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar")
• Experience working in structured programme environments (public sector preferred)
• Ability to challenge delivery teams constructively on dates, assumptions, and dependencies
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Reasonable Adjustments

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