Senior Planner

Manpower UK; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a DV-cleared Senior Planner to support a major defence programme in Aldermaston. You will lead detailed Primavera P6 scheduling, baseline management and stakeholder reporting on-site in a 12-month contract.

You will collaborate with project teams and suppliers to ensure schedules align with programme objectives, while mentoring junior planners and driving process improvements within a controls team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in programme and project planning environments.
• Proven Primavera P6 expertise and ability to develop, baseline and track schedules.
• Strong stakeholder management, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior planners and promote best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Define and implement Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Collect, validate and manage schedule updates from stakeholders.
• Create and maintain baseline schedules with project teams.
• Support change management through what-if analyses and schedule impact assessments.
• Resource load schedules and support resource leveling across the programme.
• Prepare and present planning reports for senior stakeholders and programme reviews.
• Provide planning insights to improve delivery and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor less experienced planners and contribute to the wider planning function.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Scheduling

Time management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Planner (DV Cleared)

12-Month Contract | Aldermaston | Full-Time On-Site

Hours: 9-day fortnight available, with flexibility for alternative compressed working arrangements

A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Senior Planner to support a major programme within the UK defence sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled planning professional with strong Primavera P6 expertise to join a complex and high-profile programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in schedule development, baseline management, resource planning, change control, and stakeholder reporting.

Please note: Active Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is essential for this position and candidates must hold current, transferable clearance.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a programme controls team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analysing project schedules while providing planning support across a large-scale programme environment.

You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure schedules remain aligned with programme objectives and planning standards, while supporting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the wider planning community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project and programme schedules using Primavera P6
• Define and implement Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Collect, validate, and manage schedule updates from internal and external stakeholders
• Create and maintain baseline schedules in collaboration with project teams
• Support change management activities through what-if analysis and schedule impact assessments
• Resource load schedules and support resource levelling activities across the programme
• Produce and present planning reports for senior stakeholders and programme review meetings
• Provide planning insights and recommendations to support programme delivery
• Mentor and support less experienced planners, contributing to the development of the wider planning function
• Apply previous programme planning experience to improve processes, standards, and outcomes

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in programme and project planning environments
• Strong working knowledge of planning best practices and methodologies
• Advanced Primavera P6 experience
• Understanding of all key project controls disciplines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong presentation and reporting capabilities
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet challenging deadlines
• A passion for mentoring and developing others

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the nuclear and/or defence sectors
• Experience working in highly regulated environments
• Understanding of nuclear regulatory frameworks

If you hold active DV clearance and have a proven background in Primavera P6 planning within complex programme environments, we'd be keen to hear from you.