Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a detail-oriented Project Planner to join their expanding Project Control function in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ideal candidate will work on high-impact projects, involving project health reviews, schedule assessment, and risk management. This role offers a collaborative environment with a focus on personal development, competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus up to £2,500

Pension Scheme up to 14% combined contribution

Paid overtime opportunities

Earn up to 15 additional days of leave

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in project planning, from detailed scheduling to milestone tracking.
• Understanding of WBS/CBS/OBS structures.
• Ability to manage multiple demands and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Validate project assessments, highlight risks, and ensure issues are escalated appropriately.
• Review and refine project-level schedules to ensure they meet planning principles.
• Develop and maintain integrated baselines that align with delivery milestones.

Skills

Project Health Reviews

Schedule Assessment

Integrated Baseline Management

Cost Forecasting

Risk Management

Critical Path Analysis

Communication

Tools

Primavera

SAP

ARM

Oracle Unifier

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Project Planner – Defence Sector

What We Offer:

• Annual Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
• Pension Scheme: Up to 14% combined contribution (employer and employee)
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Earn up to 15 additional days of leave
• Flexible Working: Options available to suit your lifestyle
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatment support
• Fantastic Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and access to top-tier on-site amenities

The Opportunity:

We’re a key player in the defence sector, supporting complex, high-impact projects that protect national interests. As part of our expanding Project Control function, we’re looking for driven and detail-oriented Project Planners to join our team. Whether you’re early in your project planning journey or a seasoned expert, we have roles that match various levels of experience.

You’ll join a collaborative environment where your development is supported, and your voice is valued.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Project Health Reviews: Validate project assessments, highlight risks, and ensure issues are escalated appropriately
• Schedule Assessment: Review and refine project-level schedules to ensure they meet planning principles
• Integrated Baseline Management: Develop and maintain integrated baselines that align with delivery milestones
• Cost Forecasting: Validate cost-to-go forecasts and evaluate outliers to support Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Risk Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis across projects
• New Business Support: Contribute to bids by embedding sound project management practices from the outset

What You’ll Bring:

• Hands-on experience in project planning, from detailed scheduling to milestone tracking
• Understanding of WBS/CBS/OBS structures
• Confidence working with project data: cost, schedule, and resource metrics
• Ability to carry out SRA, Critical Path Analysis, and EVM
• A problem-solving mindset with a focus on root cause and corrective action
• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera, SAP, ARM, or Oracle Unifier
• Experience in baseline management and change control
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A sense of accountability and ownership of reporting quality
• The ability to manage multiple demands and work under pressure

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Forecast Cost reviews
• What-If analysis and Risk & Opportunity tracking
• Knowledge of resource-loaded scheduling

About Us:

We work on projects that matter. Our mission is to support those who safeguard our freedom and security. We collaborate with national partners and global experts to ensure critical capabilities are delivered with precision.

Our culture is shaped by purpose, innovation, and integrity. We celebrate diversity and inclusion across the organisation, with employee-led networks supporting gender equality, neurodiversity, disability, veterans, carers, ethnic diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and more.

If you're looking to join a team where your skills have real-world impact—and where you're supported to grow—this is the place for you.