Project Planner

Anson McCade; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and aerospace organisation is hiring Project Controllers and Project Planners in Bristol or Stevenage. This hybrid role involves managing schedules, costs, and risk for critical programmes. The ideal candidate has experience in project controls, is skilled in tools like Primavera, and possesses strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning, controls or scheduling within engineering or similar environments.
• Ability to interpret performance data across cost, schedule and resources.
• Strong communication skills to influence multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project health assessments and identify risks.
• Maintain project schedules across programmes.
• Analyse costs, forecasts and project performance data.

Skills

Project planning

Cost analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

SAP

ARM

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Role: Project Controllers / Project Planners

Location: Bristol or Stevenage (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite)

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Multiple Positions Available

About the Opportunity

A leading defence and aerospace organisation is significantly expanding its Project Controls function and seeking talented Project Controllers and Project Planners across multiple experience levels. This is a rare opportunity to join high-profile, cutting-edge programmes that are critical to national defence while developing your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

As part of the Project Controls team, you'll provide essential support across cost, schedule, risk and performance management. Working closely with project managers, engineers and stakeholders, you'll ensure programmes are delivered on time and within budget, identifying risks and issues early.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting project health assessments and identifying risks and issues
• Validating and maintaining project schedules across major programmes
• Building and managing integrated baseline schedules
• Analysing costs, forecasts and project performance data
• Leading schedule risk analysis where appropriate
• Supporting bid teams and new business activity with robust planning input

What We're Looking For

• Experience in project planning, controls or scheduling within engineering, defence, aerospace or similar complex environments
• Knowledge of project structures such as WBS, CBS or OBS
• Ability to interpret and analyse performance data across cost, schedule and resources
• Familiarity with project control tools such as Primavera, MS Project, SAP, ARM or Oracle Unifier
• Strong communication skills and confidence to influence across multi-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of baseline management, change control and earned value management (advantageous)

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary £40,000 - £64,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus up to £2,500
• Pension contributions up to 14%
• Flexible working arrangements with option to accrue additional leave
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Excellent onsite facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

Important Information

This role requires British Citizenship. All successful applicants will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

For further information or to apply, please submit your application today.

Reference: AMC/JWH/PCPP1