Senior Project Planner

Job Title:

Senior Project Planner

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

What You Bring:

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.

Key Attributes:

Strong leadership qualities.

Excellent communication skills.

Results-driven approach.

Strategic mindset with attention to detail.

Why Apply?

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