Lead Planning & Scheduling Practitioner

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is looking to engage a Lead Planning & Scheduling Practitioner for a contract role based in Warton. This position is within the Military, Air & Information division and involves a 12-month contract with hybrid working arrangements (2-3 days on site per week).

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and managing detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project deliverables and milestones
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate planning and scheduling across various project phases
• Identifying and managing scheduling risks and issues, proposing mitigative actions as necessary
• Utilising industry-standard planning tools and software to maintain accurate schedule information
• Providing regular schedule updates and reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practices in planning and scheduling processes
• Leading schedule reviews and facilitating meetings to drive project timelines
• Contributing to process improvements and best practice sharing within the planning team

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in planning and scheduling within the Defence & Security sector
• Proficiency in industry-standard planning tools and software, such as Microsoft Project or Primavera
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex project data
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Understanding of project management methodologies and principles
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment
• Security clearance or eligibility for BPSS & SC

Benefits:

• Competitive contract terms
• Opportunity to work on prestigious defence projects
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and growth within a leading industry sector
• Collaborative and dynamic team environment

If you have a strong background in planning and scheduling within the Defence & Security industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting role with our client in Warton.