Project Planner

12 month contract

Outside IR35

SC clearance required

A leading Defence company specialising in Electronic Warfare products is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their team on a contract basis within the Defence & Security sector.

• Support the Lead Schedule Manager within the Programme Operations core function of the GCAP Electronics Evolution (G2E) Domain Project Management Office (DPMO).
• Develop, maintain, and update Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines.
• Identify and flag scheduling criticalities such as conflicts and delays.
• Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS).
• Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE).
• Identify potential risks and opportunities related to project schedules.
• Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays.
• Review and validate project assumptions regularly.

• Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence.
• Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognised methodologies (e.g., Critical Path Method).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to coordinate timelines across cross-functional and international teams.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyse, and report on schedule performance, identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
• Skilled in balancing resources and deadlines to ensure timely program delivery aligned with contractual and operational requirements.
• Advanced problem-solving and risk management skills focused on schedule optimisation and conflict resolution.

If you are a proficient Project Planner with experience in Defence & Security, and are looking for a challenging role within an innovative team, we would love to hear from you.