Senior Planner - Life Science - Outside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and managing detailed project programmes from design through to completion
• Planning and monitoring new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities
• Working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers
• Tracking progress against approved programmes and identifying potential delays or project risks
• Preparing planning updates, progress reports and schedule analysis for project stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery across pharmaceutical, data centre or complex manufacturing environments
• Reviewing sequencing, dependencies, resources and key project milestones
• Providing planning advice to support effective decision-making and successful project delivery

Job Requirements

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner within construction, engineering or capital projects
• Experience of pharmaceutical projects is highly desirable, with complex manufacturing or data centre experience also considered
• Strong project planning and programme management skills
• Understanding of new-build construction, fit-out and equipment commissioning activities
• Ability to analyse project progress, identify schedule risks and develop mitigation plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project priorities
• Willingness and ability to work onsite in Ware three days per week

Additional Information

• Contract or permanent opportunity
• Outside IR35 contract arrangement available
• Onsite working required in Hertfordshire three days per week
• Opportunity to contribute to complex life science and advanced manufacturing projects

If you are an experienced Senior Planner with strong project planning expertise and a background in pharmaceutical, data centre or complex manufacturing projects, apply now to be considered for this opportunity in Ware.