Senior Planner - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Evodia Limited in Berkshire is seeking a Senior Planner for an 18-month contract on an on-site basis. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive planning capability, maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule, and providing Earned Value Management insights to support confident decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings senior planning experience, strong Primavera P6 skills, and the ability to work with project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant senior planning experience in large organisations.
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise and ability to lead its use across projects.
• Proactive planner who adds tangible value to programmes.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of planning fundamentals and critical path analysis.
• Current SC clearance; DV eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning support to internal teams across multiple projects.
• Develop and champion planning processes, policies and templates.
• Produce and maintain planning and EVM deliverables aligned with the business rhythm.
• Support long-range operational programme planning activities.
• Build relationships with project managers, engineers and scientists.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning methods and tools.
• Deliver high-quality schedule forecasting and SPI analysis.

Skills

Senior planning experience

Stakeholder management

Schedule forecasting

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

We’re partnering with a leading organisation to find a highly skilled Senior Planner for an exciting contract opportunity in Berkshire. If you hold DV clearanceor hold SC clearance and are eligible and willing to undergo Developed Vetting, read on — this role could be your next challenge.

About the Role

This full-time, on-site position based in Berkshire offers an 18-month contract with a rate of up to £68.12 per hour. You'll be integral to delivering comprehensive planning capability, supporting project delivery through meticulous schedule management. You’ll work closely with project teams to maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring schedule integrity, analysing network relationships, and delivering Earned Value Management (EVM) insights to facilitate confident decision-making.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Providing expert planning support to internal teams within multiple projects.
• Implementing and championing planning processes, policies, and procedures.
• Producing and maintaining planning and EVM deliverables aligned with the business rhythm.
• Supporting long-range operational programme planning activities.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and scientists.
• Contributing towards continuous improvement of planning methods and tools, such as templates, policies, and guidelines.
• Delivering high-quality schedule forecasting and variance analysis, especially focusing on Schedule Performance Index (SPI).

What We’re Looking For

• Significant senior planning experience, ideally within a large organisation in sectors like aerospace or rail.
• Strong foundation in Primavera P6, with the ability to lead and promote its use across projects.
• Proactive planner, capable of adding tangible value to programmes and projects.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of planning fundamentals and critical path analysis.
• Current SC security clearance; eligibility for DV clearance.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly reputable organisation on high-profile projects, with an organisation committed to safety, quality, and professional growth. Evodia is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your skills and experience find the right fit in this vital role.