Project Planner; Hybrid

Project Planner – SRT Marine Systems plc

We are a market‑leading, international marine surveillance technology company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base ranging from national coast guards to individual vessel owners. We innovate to deliver advanced maritime domain awareness technologies that enhance security, safety and environmental sustainability.

As a Project Planner you will be part of our project delivery function, liaising with our UK offices and Global Project teams. The role is based in our Bristol office, with occasional travel to Cardiff and Bath, and offers hybrid working flexibility.

• Build project schedules from scratch covering full scope, milestones, timelines and resource allocation using critical‑path methodology.
• Define clear ownership for all project outcomes via Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Develop, manage and baseline project schedules, providing periodic updates.
• Identify and emphasise critical milestones for stakeholders to maintain project timelines.
• Prepare tailored views of the schedule for Executives, Supply Chain, Engineering and other business areas.
• Maintain a Resource Pool to ensure accurate allocation and profiling.
• Negotiate and mediate timelines and inter‑dependencies between key partners.
• Create consolidated, high‑quality views of the planning horizon (3‑12 months).
• Prepare status reports and dashboards including resource allocation and KPIs.
• Review external customer and in‑country partner schedules for best‑practice compliance.
• Support PMO with risk, opportunity, governance documentation, procurement and general administration.

• Previous experience in Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure or Manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in a similar role with in‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Ability to interpret schedule status and align it with actual execution.
• Rapid identification of risks and opportunities in the schedule and driving appropriate actions.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Experience with international projects is desirable.
• Respect for cultural differences and effective communication with overseas colleagues.
• Desire to build a secure, long‑term career with a rapidly growing company.

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service.
• Individual development opportunities.
• Company “Get to know you” days.

Entry level

Full‑time

Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering

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Construction;
Civil Engineering

SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.