Project Planner - Defence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Permanent health insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions is seeking a seasoned defence planning professional to shape complex programmes in regulated delivery environments. You will build and maintain integrated schedules across major defence programmes, driving credibility, visibility and ownership throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong planning and scheduling capability, practical use of Primavera P6 or equivalent tools, and a track record in defence.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence programme planning or controls.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
• Ability to communicate planning insights to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated schedules across major defence programmes.
• Analyse critical paths, progress and forecasts to inform delivery decisions.
• Support programme planning across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Integrate schedule information with cost and risk data.

Skills

Defence programme experience

Planning and scheduling

Primavera P6 proficiency

Tools

Primavera P6

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 environment is essential.
• 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.