Job summary

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Lead Project Planner to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton.

Key skills required for this role

P6, Primavera, SAP, Aerospace, Defence, Project Planning, Project Controls

Important

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Lead Project Planner to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton.

• Due to the nature of the role, we are only able to consider sole British nationals and you must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
• Predominantly onsite in Luton with occasional working from home.
• 8 month initial contract.
• £63 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Lead Planner for a complex design and development bid, responsible for the quality and integrity of the project controls aspects required to submit a secure and compelling proposal. Will be responsible for managing a portfolio level response from the Electronics Warfare line of business which will require collaboration and cross functional working to deliver required outcomes. All schedule activity will be conducted in P6 and use Primavera risk analyser so must be an expert user in this with the ability to coach and support the bid team in the understanding of project controls best practice.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• Ability to coach and mentor cross functional members of a bid team in planning and scheduling best practice
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams and recognise and positively interact with stakeholders up to VP level
• Ability to work independently, in compliance with all procedures and able to recognise appropriate escalation scenarios
• Application of Schedule Risk Analysis including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for management
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Comprehensive and demonstrable Project Controls experience with proven expertise in bid phase and complex engineering development projects
• Expert user in P6 Scheduling Tool
• Proven collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, decision making skills

Nice To Have

• APMG Project Controls Practitioner