Senior Planner - Defence

iO Associates; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm in Reading seeks a Senior Project Planner to manage planning across various sectors including Defence and Aviation. The role entails comprehensive planning support, integrated reporting, and stakeholder management. Ideal candidates should have active Security Clearance and experience with large projects. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring three days in-office per week, and provides a competitive salary of up to £70K annually.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance (SC) is strongly preferred.
• Experience on multiple large projects in Defence.
• Experience with NEC contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive planning support across projects.
• Manage schedules and integrated reporting.
• Support project managers with planning milestones.

Skills

Active Security Clearance (SC)

Experience on multiple large projects in Defence

Strong experience with planning tools such as Primavera P6

Strong Stakeholder Management experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Planner - Security Cleared | Reading | Hybrid - 3 days in-office per week | 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 Bristol!

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive planning support across projects ranging from Nuclear to Defence and Aviation.
• Manage schedules, contract requirements, and integrated reporting (including Earned Value Management and cost-risk assessments).
• Support project managers with planning milestones, baselines, and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Active Security Clearance (SC) - Strongly Preferred.
• Experience on multiple large projects in Defence.
• Experience with NEC.
• Strong experience with planning tools such as Primavera P6.
• Strong Stakeholder Management experience.

Notes

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.

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