Project Planning Professional

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Project Planning Professional. This role involves advanced project reporting, scheduling, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in planning and scheduling, proficiency in Primavera P6, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. Inclusion and diversity are valued in this workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven planning and scheduling experience in a project environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of cross-team integration in projects.
• Skilled in data analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced project reporting and scheduling.
• Undertake advanced problem solving and scenario development.
• Follow business processes to meet targets.
• Consolidate information for Programme objectives.
• Lead a small team in developing project schedules.

Skills

Planning and scheduling experience

Stakeholder management

Primavera P6 proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Data analysis and presentation

Education

APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Project Planning Professional

Location

Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary

£50,000 + Dependent on skills and experience

What you'll be doing

• You will be performing advanced project reporting and scheduling
• Undertaking advanced problem solving and scenario developments
• Adhering to business process and procedures to support with work scopes and Programme targets
• Consolidate information from multiple sources to support Programme objectives
• Leading a small team of professionals to develop and mature Programme and Delivery schedules

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Proven planning and scheduling experience gained from within a project environment
• Considerable stakeholder management and maintenance experience
• You will be required to be proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Hold a good understanding of cross-team integration within project environments
• Be highly skilled in analysing, interpreting and presenting data effectively

Desirable:

• Hold and APM Project Management Qualification (or equivalent)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The BCCR Project controls and programme team

This is a really fantastic time to join us in the team where you will have the opportunity to work on an expanding programme. We are looking ahead at the future transformation of the shipyard and the ways of working to support the national endeavour and future programmes including our latest, AUKUS programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.