Senior Planner - Defence

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm in Reading is looking for a Senior Project Planner to oversee planning across various sectors including Nuclear and Defence. This role requires active security clearance and substantial experience managing large projects. You will ensure project managers meet deadlines and contract specifications while utilizing planning tools like Primavera P6. The position supports hybrid working with on-site requirements three days a week and offers up to £70K in salary.

Qualifications

• Must have active security clearance.
• Experience managing large scale projects is crucial.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is required.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 essential.
• Strong stakeholder management is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage schedules and contract requirements.
• Support project managers with integrated reporting.
• Conduct cost-risk assessments.

Skills

Active Security Clearance (SC)

Experience of multiple large projects like Defence

Experience in NEC

Strong experience on planning tool like Primavera P6

Strong Stakeholder Management experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Planner - Security Cleared
Reading
Hybrid - 3 days in a week on-site
Some travel involved
Up to £70K per annum

A Senior Planner is needed to work with a top international consulting firm for design, engineering, and project management. A global engineering and project management firm specialising in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and defence.

You'll be involved in all aspects of Planning, from Nuclear to Defence, and Aviation, helping clients achieve industry best practices and success globally. You will support project managers by managing schedules, contract requirements, and integrated reporting, including EVM and cost-risk assessments.

Travel involved outside Reading.

Responsibilities

• Active Security Clearance (SC) - Strongly .
• Experience of multiple large projects like Defence.
• Experience in NEC.
• Strong experience on planning tool like Primavera P6.
• Strong Stakeholder Management experience.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance (SC) - Strongly .
• Experience of multiple large projects like Defence.
• Experience in NEC.
• Strong experience on planning tool like Primavera P6.
• Strong Stakeholder Management experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth and career development throughout the organisation. Do apply with your UPDATED CV on the link below or contact us if you want to know more about the role and company.

Note: The company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in the UK with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.