Project Planner - Marine Defence

First Recruitment Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Planner specializing in Marine Defence with a leading recruitment group. This critical role requires British citizenship and extensive experience in project planning and risk management within high-security environments. The ideal candidate will excel in developing integrated schedules and collaborating with multi-stakeholder teams to deliver projects on time and within compliance. The position offers an attractive hourly rate and a chance to be part of a high-profile marine defence program.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in project planning, specifically in high-security or marine industries.
• Eligible for or currently holding SC Clearance.
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules.
• Support risk analysis and schedule impact assessments.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for project controls.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Brand new role for a Project Planner!

Job Title: Project Planner (Marine Defence)

Location: On-site in Rugby, UK
Start Date: ASAP - Contract basis
End Date: 1 March 2026
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Engagement Type: Inside IR35 - Hourly Rate
Onshore/Offshore: Onshore

Job Overview:

The Project Planner (Marine Defence) will play a key role in delivering project planning, scheduling, and risk management activities for a high-profile marine defence programme. This position is critical to ensuring the programme is delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with defence and security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6
• Collaborate with project, engineering, and sourcing teams to ensure alignment on timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Support risk analysis and schedule impact assessments
• Monitor project progress and maintain accurate forecasts
• Ensure compliance with marine and defence industry security protocols
• Prepare reports and dashboards to support project controls and decision-making

Essential Requirements:

• British citizen with a valid British passport and no dual nationality
• Eligible for, or currently holding, SC Clearance
• Substantial experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management, specifically:
• Within high-security and/or marine industries
• In complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including suppliers and contractors
• Proficiency in Primavera P6

Desirable Attributes:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working within restricted or classified environments
• Familiarity with defence sector security standards and protocols

MUST be British citizen with a valid British passport to apply.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in the role please apply today.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Planner looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.