Job Title: Senior Project Planner
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ealing
Flexible Opportunities: Hybrid
Working: Office-based with occasional travel to UK company sites (2-3 days onsite depending on project needs)

Due to the nature of this role, you'll need to have, or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance, in order to apply - we are only able to consider sole British Nationals due to programme security restrictions.

Introduction:

Matchtech has partnered with an award-winning sonar technology organisation, recognised for its excellence in industrial security practices and numerous accolades in the field.

As a Senior Project Planner, you'll track project performance, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and manage resource allocation and potential risks.

What will I be doing?

You'll apply and report on Earned Value Management (EVM) & Critical Path Analysis (CPA), implementing best practice tools and processes for planning improvements while ensuring project control processes are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the quality and integrity of project plans, accurate time, cost, and resource analysis
• Compile and maintain up-to-date reports to provide accurate information to the project manager and team
• Track project performance and confirm data accuracy, conducting regular project control reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning and resource management, resolving issues proactively
• Manage risk and opportunity, and support bids and proposal planning

What do I need to succeed?

To be successful, you'll need:

• A Degree-qualified or relevant qualification (e.g., APM certification)
• Experience working within safety-regulated environments
• A full understanding of the APM Body of Knowledge + Full membership of the APM
• Proven project planning experience, preferably within aerospace and defence
• Familiarity with Planning structures (WBS, PBS)
• Advanced IT skills; proficient in MSP or Primavera P6
• Working knowledge of Lifecycle Management (LCM)

Experience in any of the following would be beneficial, but isn't essential:

• Prior knowledge or understanding of EVM, CPA, and QSRA tools and techniques
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Any work experience in Naval, Maritime, Defence or Aerospace industries

What's the company's benefits?

• Optional 9-day fortnight

• Flexible working hours with 1pm finish on a Friday

• Annual bonus & TOIL - Time off in lieu of overtime

• 25 days holiday, Christmas shut down & the option to buy or sell holiday

• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc., via salary sacrifice.

• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores

• 4 x annual salary life cover and many more…

What's my next step?

If you're ready to be part of an award-winning company, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply to join the team.