Project Planner

SR2

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 16 days

Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 0AF, England

£450 - £35 per day

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Project Planner is available on a contract basis in Salisbury, offering a salary of up to £450 per day (Inside IR35).
The position requires strong experience in project planning and scheduling within engineering environments, with a focus on developing and embedding standardized project planning approaches.
Candidates should be proficient in MS Project and Jira, and possess skills in schedule risk analysis and performance tracking.
The role involves close collaboration with Project Managers to maintain high-quality project schedules and contribute to critical reporting processes.
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance and a minimum of 6 months of experience are required for this position.

Project Planner – Contract – Salisbury – Up to £450/day (Inside IR35)A leading engineering-led organisation in the Aerospace & Defence sector is looking for an experienced Project Planner to join their Programmes Directorate on a contract basis. This role plays a key part in developing and embedding a standardised project planning approach, supporting a wide range of complex programmes.You’ll work closely with Project Managers to develop and maintain high-quality project schedules, support schedule risk analysis, and contribute to critical reporting and governance processes. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced, technical environments.The Role:

Develop, monitor, and maintain integrated project plans
Support critical path analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation planning
Lead standardised project reporting outputs and review board material
Help define and implement best practice planning processes and toolsets (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
Contribute to the selection and rollout of PM tools across the business
Deputise for the Head of PMO when needed

You’ll need:

Strong experience in project planning/scheduling within engineering environments
Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, and project reporting/forecasting
Knowledge of planning across development and production projects
Experience with schedule risk analysis and performance tracking
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (British citizen or 5+ years UK residency)

Bonus Points:

Experience working within a PMO in an SME environment
Formal PM qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP)
STEM degree preferred but not essential

Location: Hybrid in Salisbury – 3 days per week on siteContract: Inside IR35, up to £450/dayDuration: 6 months

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