Senior Planner

Location: Berkshire Area (Full-Time Onsite)
Contract: 18 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are seeking experienced Senior Planners to support a major long-term programme within a highly regulated and secure environment. This opportunity is ideal for planning professionals with strong Primavera P6, Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) expertise who thrive in complex programme environments.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for delivering the full planning capability across assigned projects by maintaining and developing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Working closely with Project Managers, engineers, scientists and business stakeholders, you will provide schedule analysis, forecasting, reporting and planning expertise that supports effective decision-making and programme delivery.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to champion planning best practice across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Provide planning expertise and support to programme and project teams.
• Deliver schedule analysis, forecasting and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Conduct network analysis and critical path analysis.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) activities and schedule performance reporting (SPI).
• Produce planning and EV deliverables in line with agreed business rhythms.
• Deliver long-range operational and integrated programme planning activities.
• Ensure schedule integrity and adherence to planning standards, policies and procedures.
• Support the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools and methodologies.
• Assist with the implementation and development of planning tools, EVMS templates and guidance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key project stakeholders.
• Promote high standards of safety, security, quality and teamwork.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience as a Senior Planner within complex programmes or projects.
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise with the ability to champion planning best practice.
• Experience delivering planning services within large, complex organisations.
• Background within sectors such as:
  • Defence
  • Aerospace
  • Rail
  • Nuclear
  • Infrastructure
  • Major Engineering Programmes
• Strong understanding of:
  • Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
  • Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Schedule Performance Analysis (SPI)
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Network Logic and Schedule Integrity
• Ability to demonstrate examples where planning activities have added value to programme delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working closely with Project Managers, engineers and technical teams.
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to lead and promote planning excellence.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.