Lead Project Planner - active SC required

Matchtech Group

  • Luton
  • £68.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for an SC cleared Lead Project Planner to join their dynamic team in Luton on a contract basis.Key skills required for this roleP6, SC Clearance, Project PlannerImportantLead Project Planner - active SC requiredJob descriptionLocation: Luton (mostly onsite)Duration: 12 month contractRate: £68ph UMB (Inside IR35)Role details:Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is looking for an SC cleared Lead Project Planner to join their dynamic team in Luton on a contract basis. This role is crucial to the IDAS team, involving the leadership of planning activities for a complex design and development bid within the Electronics Warfare line of business.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the preparation and submission of secure and compelling proposals with a focus on project controls.
  • Manage the project schedules using P6 Scheduling Tool and Primavera Risk Analyser.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver required outcomes.
  • Coach and mentor bid team members in project controls best practices.
  • Engage and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders up to VP level.
  • Analyse and provide recommendations on Schedule Risk Analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with all procedures and appropriate escalation when necessary.
  • Maintain commercial and financial acumen in all project planning activities.
Job Requirements:
  • Active SC clearance
  • Significant experience in project planning and scheduling, especially in bid phase and complex engineering development projects.
  • Expert user in P6 Scheduling Tool and Primavera Risk Analyser.
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor team members.
  • Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Effective independent working and recognition of appropriate escalation scenarios.
  • Strong commercial and financial understanding.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
If you have the expertise and are looking for a new challenge within the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's talented team in Luton.

Matchtech Group