Project Planner - SC cleared

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Planner in Newport, Wales, to lead project scheduling efforts in a hybrid work environment. This role requires proficiency in project scheduling software and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be focused on delivering successful outcomes. The contract is for 12 months with a competitive pay rate of £55 - £65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Computer literacy and comfort with IT systems.
• Relevant experience in a similar role, environment, or industry.
• Experience with creating, maintaining, and adhering to governance artefacts like Project Management Plans.
• Experience supporting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to develop and deliver a detailed integrated schedule.
• Drive the project team to achieve 100% on-time delivery.
• Utilize strong communication skills to ensure schedule reflects contract work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Project Managers and customers.
• Leverage the company's culture of innovation to develop knowledge.

Skills

Project scheduling software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Computer literacy

Experience in similar role

Experience with governance artefacts

Experience with Schedule Risk Analysis

Job description

Project Planner - SC cleared

Location:

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Project Planner - SC cleared

The role is based in Bristol (hybrid working).

The contract duration is 12 months.

The pay rate is £55 - £65 per hour (via Umbrella agency).

Key accountabilities of the role

1. Lead the project team to develop and deliver a detailed integrated schedule, ensuring it meets time, quality, and cost targets, and achieves customer satisfaction and internal goals. Create baselines and manage them effectively.
2. Drive the project team to achieve 100% on-time delivery by creating scenario plans and analysing variations using earned value techniques (EVM) and variation reporting against the baseline.
3. Utilize strong communication, relationship-building, and teamwork skills to ensure the schedule reflects all contract work and deliverables, is current, and supports performance measurement. Your motivation and passion will help deliver successful project outcomes.
4. Collaborate with stakeholders including Project Managers, Control Account Managers, Project Controllers, customers, and wider project teams. Report to the Project Planning Discipline Leader for ongoing development.
5. Leverage the company's culture of innovation to continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

Key skills and experience

1. Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Excellent analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills.
4. Computer literacy and comfort with IT systems.
5. Relevant experience in a similar role, environment, or industry.
6. Experience with creating, maintaining, and adhering to governance artefacts like Project Management Plans and Schedule Management Plans.
7. Experience supporting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.