Senior Planner

Summary: The Senior Planner role at Aldermaston involves delivering comprehensive planning capabilities within a complex programme environment. The position requires maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and supporting programme delivery through effective planning, scheduling, and performance analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project scheduling and stakeholder engagement. This is a full-time on-site position for an 18-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) to support programme delivery
• Provide planning expertise to internal project teams
• Implement planning processes, policies, and procedures across projects
• Produce planning and Earned Value (EV) deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms
• Conduct schedule analysis, including critical path and network analysis
• Deliver accurate schedule forecasts to support business decision-making
• Perform EV variance analysis, including Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and templates
• Engage with stakeholders including Project Managers, engineers, and technical teams
• Support long-range and integrated programme planning activities

Key Skills:

• Strong experience using Primavera P6
• Proven ability to manage and maintain complex project schedules
• Solid understanding of planning fundamentals and critical path analysis
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to lead planning activities and discussions
• Demonstrated ability to add value to programmes and projects

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Aldermaston

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other