Project Planner

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join a high-growth aerospace business. This critical role involves establishing scalable project planning processes and implementing PM tools, ensuring project governance and effective reporting. With a hybrid work model, you'll have the opportunity to influence project delivery and work closely with senior leaders. If you're ready to make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Planner or within a PMO environment.
• Strong knowledge of project planning processes and toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Define and roll out a common project planning methodology across programmes.
• Lead the selection and implementation of a fit-for-purpose PM toolset.

Skills

Project Planning

PM Toolset Implementation

Schedule Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Resource Tracking

Education

Experience in Project Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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Project Planner – Contract (Inside IR35) – Salisbury (Hybrid 3-4 days on site) – £500/day – 6 Months

If you’re an experienced Project Planner with a background in fast-paced, engineering-led environments, this is your chance to make an immediate impact.

You’ll be joining a high-growth aerospace business undergoing a major transformation, playing a key role in establishing scalable project planning processes across a broad portfolio of complex projects. From PM toolset implementation to schedule risk analysis, this is a hands-on, high-visibility role where your expertise will be felt from day one.

The Opportunity

6-month contract with Strong potential for extension

Hybrid working with on-site presence in Salisbury

Direct influence on how projects are planned, tracked, and reported

Work closely with senior leaders—including deputising for the Head of PMO

What You’ll Be Doing

Defining & rolling out a common project planning methodology across programmes

Leading the selection & implementation of a fit-for-purpose PM toolset

Supporting programme managers with progress tracking, forecasting, and risk mitigation

Producing critical path & schedule risk analysis outputs

Generating standardised reporting tools for project governance and reviews

What You’ll Need

Proven experience as a Project Planner or within a PMO environment

Strong knowledge of project planning processes and toolsets

Ability to quickly assess complex project landscapes and prioritise accordingly

Comfortable implementing new systems and process improvements

Skilled in schedule analysis, resource tracking, and SRA/critical path assessments

Excellent communication skills—you’ll be working with stakeholders across all levels

Ready to Start?

This is a critical role with an immediate start, designed for someone who can hit the ground running and add value from week one.

If you’re ready to shape the future of project delivery in a high-tech, high-growth business, apply now for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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