Trainee Project Planner

JR United Kingdom; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace, defence, and security company offers an exciting training opportunity for individuals to become Project Planners. Join the Experis Academy for comprehensive training in project management, including tools and skills development, while working on significant engineering projects. This role is ideal for ambitious candidates looking to enhance their careers in project planning.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Parental leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in a delivery-focused environment within engineering, project, or construction management.
• Commitment to high-quality work and learning.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining project structures.
• Developing and maintaining the project integrated schedule.
• Providing regular status updates and schedule analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera

Excel

Job description

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The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.

The Experis Academy offers an exciting opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and up-skilled as Project Planners for an international aerospace, defence, and security company. Join our growing Academy division to receive training and development while representing Experis on a leading engineering account. Our programmes aim to develop talent pools to become permanent members of our industry-leading clients.

We seek ambitious candidates with strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. If you're interested in re-skilling or developing skills in project planning, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding experience that requires excellent customer-facing and team-working skills.

You will support Project Planning activities within a delivery environment and collaborate with like-minded individuals to solve complex problems in the nuclear and infrastructure sectors.

As part of the programme, you will receive tools, experience, and training in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M). Training includes project management, planning, controls, Primavera, Excel, and soft skills such as negotiation, presentation, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution, centered around scenario-based workshops.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and maintaining project structures
• Developing and maintaining the project integrated schedule
• Ensuring alignment between scheduling and financial/material demand tools
• Providing regular status updates and schedule analysis
• Creating resource and cost-loaded schedules for financial and project status reporting

Minimum criteria to apply include:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proactive problem anticipation
• Commitment to high-quality work and learning
• Experience in a delivery-focused environment within engineering, project, or construction management

Benefits include a competitive salary based on a 36-hour week with bonuses, entry into a leading aerospace, defence, and security organization, and a comprehensive training programme with industry-recognized qualifications in project planning. Additional benefits include contributory pension, Employee Assistance Program, medical and dental cover, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and parental leave options.