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Project Planner Defence SectorApply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.What We Offer:Annual Bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance)Pension Scheme: Up to 14% combined contribution (employer and employee)Overtime: Paid overtime opportunitiesFlexi Leave: Earn up to 15 additional days of leaveFlexible Working: Options available to suit your lifestyleEnhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatment supportFantastic Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and access to top-tier on-site amenitiesThe Opportunity:Were a key player in the defence sector, supporting complex, high-impact projects that protect national interests. As part of our expanding Project Control function, were looking for driven and detail-oriented Project Planners to join our team. Whether youre early in your project planning journey or a seasoned expert, we have roles that match various levels of experience.Youll join a collaborative environment where your development is supported, and your voice is valued.Your Role Will Involve:Project Health Reviews: Validate project assessments, highlight risks, and ensure issues are escalated appropriatelySchedule Assessment: Review and refine project-level schedules to ensure they meet planning principlesIntegrated Baseline Management: Develop and maintain integrated baselines that align with delivery milestonesCost Forecasting: Validate cost-to-go forecasts and evaluate outliers to support Estimate at Completion (EAC)Risk Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis across projectsNew Business Support: Contribute to bids by embedding sound project management practices from the outsetWhat Youll Bring:Hands-on experience in project planning, from detailed scheduling to milestone trackingUnderstanding of WBS/CBS/OBS structuresConfidence working with project data: cost, schedule, and resource metricsAbility to carry out SRA, Critical Path Analysis, and EVMA problem-solving mindset with a focus on root cause and corrective actionFamiliarity with tools such as Primavera, SAP, ARM, or Oracle UnifierExperience in baseline management and change controlStrong communication skills and a collaborative approachA sense of accountability and ownership of reporting qualityThe ability to manage multiple demands and work under pressureDesirable but Not Essential:Experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Forecast Cost reviewsWhat-If analysis and Risk & Opportunity trackingKnowledge of resource-loaded schedulingAbout Us:We work on projects that matter. Our mission is to support those who safeguard our freedom and security. We collaborate with national partners and global experts to ensure critical capabilities are delivered with precision.Our culture is shaped by purpose, innovation, and integrity. We celebrate diversity and inclusion across the organisation, with employee-led networks supporting gender equality, neurodiversity, disability, veterans, carers, ethnic diversity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and more.If you're looking to join a team where your skills have real-world impactand where you're supported to growthis is the place for you.