Job summary

Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Planner to join them on an initial 6-month contract at their site in Greenford.

Key skills required for this role

Primavera P6, MOD, Defence, Microsoft Projects, Project Planner

Important

Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client, a Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Planner to join them on an initial 6-month contract at their site in Greenford.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to obtain full SC Clearance.
• 6-month initial contract.
• IR35 status is yet to be determined, rates are open to negotiation.
• 4-5 days a week onsite in Greenford.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost, and resources
• Compile reports to ensure the project manager and team has up to date and accurate information
• Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels
• Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the planning process
• Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders
• Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly, including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflict
• Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews
• Application and reporting of EVM & CPA
• Understanding Risk and Opportunity management, including QSRA techniques
• The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements
• Support bid and proposal planning

Qualifications & Experience:

• Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification)
• Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge
• Preferably a full member of the APM
• Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry
• Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS - Product Breakdown Structure)
• Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and Primavera P6 planning tools is essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence
• Familiarity with project lifecycle management techniques
• Risk, Earned Value Management and Critical Path awareness