Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team in the motorsport industry as a Project Planner, where your expertise will shape the future of racing. In this full-time role, you'll create and maintain strategic timing plans, ensuring projects are executed flawlessly. Collaborate with diverse teams, utilize cutting-edge tools like Power BI, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Enjoy a competitive package that includes private healthcare and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Be part of a legacy that combines heritage with innovation and strive for excellence in every project.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Childcare Scheme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

On-site Gym

Fitness Classes

Indoor and Outdoor Dining

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience in using PPM software and reporting tools.
• Proactive and self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project timing plans.
• Identify and communicate project risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project progress.

Skills

Project Management Principles

Power BI

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Risk Management

Education

Prince 2 Certification

APM PMQ

Tools

Microsoft PWA

Primavera P6

Job description

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We have a new opportunity to be part of our Programme team in the role of Project Planner.

As a Project Planner, you will play a key role in creating, maintaining, and communicating realistic and strategic timing plans across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, and Operations teams, you will help to ensure that each project progresses according to plan—contributing directly to our objective of consistently being a top team in the FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship.

Responsibilities:

1. Developing and maintaining comprehensive project timing plans, sequencing tasks and activities required to achieve successful project delivery.
2. Updating plans regularly to reflect current progress, baseline project milestones, and assess any deviations in timing.
3. Identifying and communicating project risks and opportunities, ensuring key stakeholders are informed in a timely and effective manner.
4. Producing and maintaining project health and status reports, using appropriate tools such as Power BI or other reporting platforms.
5. Collaborating with stakeholders across departments, attending planning meetings, and proactively driving progress.
6. Designing and refining planning tools and reporting solutions that enhance project visibility and coordination.
7. Managing the overall project portfolio and ensuring full integration with business systems.
8. Supporting and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the planning function.

Qualifications for success:

1. Excellent working knowledge of mainstream PPM software (e.g., Microsoft PWA, Primavera P6, or similar).
2. Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies—formal qualifications such as Prince 2, APM PMQ, or equivalent experience preferred.
3. Strong experience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and dashboarding.
4. Experience in planning or coordination roles within automotive, aerospace, motorsport, or high-precision engineering/manufacturing.
5. A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
6. Clear and respectful communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
7. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
8. Ability to work collaboratively across departments while managing shifting priorities.
9. Commitment to upholding Health & Safety standards and operating professionally and compliantly.

Additional information:

This is a full-time, office-based role at our campus in Silverstone, with additional travel to other locations as necessary.

Join the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and be part of a pioneering, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. We combine heritage with innovation, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and excel in racing. Our competitive package includes a discretionary bonus, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Enjoy amenities such as an on-site gym, fitness classes, and a new restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining.

We foster a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture aligned with our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair recruitment practices. If reasonable adjustments are needed during the application process, please complete our Request for Reasonable Adjustments form.