Senior Project Controls – Planner – Defence

Overview

In this role you will deliver robust project controls with a focus on planning for defense and other complex projects. You will partner with project managers to build and maintain schedules, reduce uncertainty, and inform timely decision-making. You’ll support change management, progress reporting, and action recovery on slipped timelines. The opportunity combines technical planning with leadership across cross‑functional teams in a sustainability‑driven, client‑focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• balance of site/office time depending on client needs
• inclusive and supportive culture
• opportunity to work on high-profile projects
• flexible working arrangements
• career development support

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules aligned with requirements
• Develop schedules with project manager and team
• Reduce uncertainty and improve efficiency
• Coordinate with project managers to plan work and assign tasks
• Evaluate schedule progress and identify problem areas
• Support change management processes and procedures
• Assist in developing status reports for management
• Conduct analyses for alternative actions or recovery on slipped schedules

Key requirements

• Professional Project Controls experience with emphasis on Planning & Scheduling
• Strong knowledge of Primavera (P6) and other planning/resourcing software
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and operate with multidisciplinary knowledge
• Degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI)
• Strong leadership capable of mobilising and leading by example
• Strong stakeholder management experience

• Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Primavera P6
• Project planning and scheduling software
• Resourcing planning

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