Supply Chain Planner/Project Planner

Capgemini Engineering; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a Project Planner to develop and maintain work package schedules. Key responsibilities include analyzing schedule data and coordinating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Primavera P6 and have strong knowledge of project controls. This position offers flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work.

Benefits

Professional communities supporting career growth

Access to digital learning platforms

Employee networks promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project controls including Earned Value, Change Control, and baseline management.
• Experience working on complex programmes within a project controls environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work package schedules as part of the project delivery team.
• Analyze schedule data to compare forecast and baseline dates.
• Update schedules based on work progress and advise on corrective actions.

Skills

Primavera P6 proficiency

Stakeholder management

Earned Value Management

Change management knowledge

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

APM PPC (Practitioner) or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities where you can make a difference and no two days are the same.

Your role

A project planner works as part of the project delivery team and is accountable for developing and maintaining work package schedules. The project planner will be the planning and scheduling SME, supporting the team, and building robust work package schedules that capture 100% of the work scope. These schedules must be built in accordance with SMR planning processes and guidelines. Once established, the project planner updates the schedules based on work progress and analyzes schedule data to compare forecast and baseline dates, advising the team on corrective actions.

Your Profile

Knowledge And Experience Of Working Within An Integrated Programme

• Knowledge and experience of the structure and reporting of a Master Integrated Plan (MIP) or Integrated Master Plan (IMS) and its associated Integrated milestone schedule (Horizontal and Vertical Logic).
• Experience working with key stakeholders within the integrated Programme (Engineering, Supply Chain & Procurement, Programme Management, Operations, and Manufacturing).

Knowledge of project management tools, systems, and processes

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (both scheduling and architecture, including WBS, resource dictionaries, coding, and user-defined fields).
• Experience with Earned Value Management and EVM systems.
• Knowledge of change management and baseline change control processes.

Desirable

• Technical knowledge of Nuclear and Engineering programmes.
• Experience working in the Nuclear sector and on complex programmes.
• Understanding of Engineering design maturity.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 (Practitioner) – Mandatory.
• APM PMQ or equivalent – Mandatory.
• APM PPC (Practitioner) or equivalent – Ideally.
• Experience working on complex programmes within a project controls environment.
• Strong knowledge of project controls including Earned Value, Change Control, and baseline management.

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Professional communities supporting career growth.
• Access to digital learning platforms.
• Employee networks promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion such as OutFront, CapAbility, or Women@Capgemini.

Need to know

• 3 days onsite at Derby office, with 2 days remote flexibility.
• Roles require security clearance: BPSS, Security Clearance, or Developed Vetting.
• We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations transition to a digital and sustainable world, creating tangible societal and enterprise impacts. With over 55 years of heritage and 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries, Capgemini leverages strengths in AI, generative AI, cloud, data, and deep industry expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions.