Senior Project Planner – Hybrid (Marine Defence)

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Planner to support critical projects from their Rosyth site. The role involves applying advanced project planning techniques and ensuring alignment across financial systems. Essential expertise includes strong network scheduling and proficiency in Primavera P6. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive compensation package, along with excellent development opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of network scheduling is required.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6 is essential.
• Experience in forensic planning and full project lifecycle is valuable.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations are a must.
• A proactive approach to meet objectives is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop project structures and maintain integrated schedules.
• Build and baseline integrated project schedules from Levels 1 to 4.
• Ensure alignment between scheduling tools and financial systems.
• Provide regular status updates and metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for planning insights.

Skills

Strong knowledge of network scheduling

Advanced proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6

Experience in forensic planning and full project lifecycle

Excellent communication skills for presenting complex information clearly

Proactive approach with the ability to meet challenging objectives

Job description

A leading defense and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Planner to support critical projects from their Rosyth site. The role involves applying advanced project planning techniques and ensuring alignment across financial systems. Essential expertise includes strong network scheduling and proficiency in Primavera P6. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a competitive compensation package, along with excellent development opportunities and comprehensive benefits.