Senior Project Planner

Salary:
Competitive rate (Inside of IR35)

Job Reference: JOB-89842

Published: 23-05-2025

Duration:
Long term contract

Expiry Date: 20-06-2025

Country:
United Kingdom

Job Title:
Senior Project Planner (Inside of scope of IR35)
Location: Reading
Security Clearance Required: DV & Sole UK National

Are you ready to shape the future of national infrastructure and play a vital role in projects that matter? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a dynamic and expanding team embedded within a high-profile Defence environment.

This role will see you working directly on-site in Reading, with flexibility through a hybrid model and the added benefit of a 9-day fortnight.

Develop and manage complex project schedules both internally and with external partners.

Coordinate work packages, track progress, and oversee resource planning and sub-contractor activities.

Review and approve sub-contractor programmes ensuring alignment with project timelines.

Engage with stakeholders to monitor and report on project progress, change control, and risk management.

Contribute to bid proposals through accurate man-hour estimations and planning input.

Deliver clear, insightful project performance reports including critical path analysis.

Experience:

Proven experience as a project planner on NEC4 contracts.

Background in major infrastructure design and build projects.

Experience in Nuclear or Defence sectors is highly desirable.

Familiarity with working within frameworks and joint ventures.

Qualifications:

Degree qualified or equivalent experience.

Trained in Primavera P6.

Key Attributes:

Strong leadership qualities.

Strategic mindset with attention to detail.

Join a team at the forefront of low-carbon energy and complex infrastructure development.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements.

Be part of a community that values diversity, creativity, and innovation.

Note: This position requires DV clearance and is only open to Sole UK Nationals due to the sensitive nature of the work.