Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM)
Posted 2 days ago by GTC Recruitment
£60 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Aldermaston, West Berkshire
Summary: The Senior Planner role focuses on delivering comprehensive planning capabilities within a secure programme environment, emphasizing Earned Value Management (EVM) and stakeholder engagement. The position requires ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and involves critical analysis and forecasting to support project delivery. Candidates must possess active DV clearance and a strong background in project planning and controls. This is a full-time on-site position in Aldermaston for an 18-month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions
- Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports
- Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI)
- Performing critical path and network analysis
- Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards
- Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Primavera P6
- Proven background in project planning & controls
- Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Critical Path Analysis
- Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience working on complex programmes/projects
Salary (Rate): £59.94/hour
City: Aldermaston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM)
Location: Aldermaston (100% on-site)
Contract: 18 months
IR35: In Scope
Rate: £59.94/hr Umbrella
Security Clearance: Active DV required (non-negotiable)
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement.
You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions
- Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports
- Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI)
- Performing critical path and network analysis
- Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards
- Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience with Primavera P6
- Proven background in project planning & controls
- Solid understanding of:
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Critical Path Analysis
- Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience working on complex programmes/projects
Essential Requirements
- Active DV Clearance (no exceptions)
- British Citizenship
- Minimum 10 years UK residency (clearance requirement)
- Willingness to work full-time on-site in Aldermaston
- Availability to attend on-site induction, IT setup, and medical assessment
Additional Information
- No flexibility on rate, clearance, or on-site requirement
- Candidates eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be highlighted at application