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.

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.
• Project management qualifications (e.g. APM) are a plus.

• 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.