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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.