Project Planner - Defence

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a professional to shape the planning of complex defence programmes in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project planning, particularly with Primavera P6, and must have sole British nationality. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £70,000 plus car allowance, with hybrid working expected, involving travel to clients. This position allows for visibility and progression within a regulated delivery environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
• Defence programme experience within regulated environments.
• Strong planning and scheduling capability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated schedules across major defence programmes.
• Analyse critical paths and forecast positions.
• Support programme planning across multiple workstreams.
• Integrate schedule insight with cost and risk information.

Skills

Project planning

Primavera P6

Clear communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Project controls tools

Job description

You will shape how complex defence programmes are planned and controlled while building long-term programme credibility. This role gives you visibility, progression and ownership within regulated delivery environments.

Must-have eligibility

• Sole British nationality with birth in the UK.
• Defence programme experience within regulated environments.
• Strong planning and scheduling capability using Primavera P6 or similar.

Rewards

£50,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance.

What you will work on

• Building and maintaining integrated schedules across major defence programmes.
• Analysing critical paths, progress and forecast positions to inform delivery decisions.
• Supporting programme planning across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Integrating schedule insight with cost and risk information.

Skills and experience

• Background in project planning or project controls.
• Practical use of Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Experience within defence, infrastructure or complex delivery environments.
• Clear communication of planning insight to senior and technical audiences.

Benefits and flexibility

• Car allowance.
• Permanent health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.

Location

Many locations available throughout UK. Hybrid working with travel to clients expected.