Project Planner

Aston Martin F1 Team; Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in motorsport is seeking a Project Planner to join their dynamic Programme team. In this pivotal role, you will create and manage strategic timing plans across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring seamless collaboration with Design, Manufacturing, and Operations teams. Your expertise in project management principles and tools will be essential in driving project success and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and are passionate about continuous improvement, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a top team in the FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and coordination within high-precision engineering.
• Knowledge of PPM software and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project timing plans for successful delivery.
• Identify project risks and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Principles

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivated

Organizational Skills

Education

Prince 2 Certification

APM PMQ

Tools

Microsoft PWA

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

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.

You will be responsible for:

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

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Excellent working knowledge of mainstream PPM software (e.g. Microsoft PWA, Primavera P6, or similar).
• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies—formal qualifications such as Prince 2, APM PMQ, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong experience with Power BI or similar tools for reporting and dashboarding.
• A good amount of experience in a planning or coordination role within automotive, aerospace, motorsport, or high-precision engineering/manufacturing.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Clear and respectful communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while managing shifting priorities.
• Committed to upholding Health & Safety standards and operating in a professional and compliant manner.

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