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Senior Project Planner

Posted: 13/11/25
Recruiter:Scantec
Reference:3026283962
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£45 - £70 Hourly Competitive rate
Location:Reading, Oxfordshire
Description:

Job Title: Senior Project Planner
Location: Reading
Security Clearance Required: DV & Sole UK National

Are you ready to shape the future of national infrastructure and play a vital role in projects that matter? We re looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a dynamic and expanding team embedded within a high-profile Defence environment.

This role will see you working directly on-site in Reading, with flexibility through a hybrid model and the added benefit of a 9-day fortnight.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage complex project schedules both internally and with external partners.

  • Coordinate work packages, track progress, and oversee resource planning and sub-contractor activities.

  • Review and approve sub-contractor programmes ensuring alignment with project timelines.

  • Engage with stakeholders to monitor and report on project progress, change control, and risk management.

  • Contribute to bid proposals through accurate man-hour estimations and planning input.

  • Deliver clear, insightful project performance reports including critical path analysis.

What You Bring:

Experience:

  • Proven experience as a project planner on NEC4 contracts.

  • Background in major infrastructure design and build projects.

  • Experience in Nuclear or Defence sectors is highly desirable.

  • Familiarity with working within frameworks and joint ventures.

Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience.

  • Trained in Primavera P6.

  • Project management qualifications (e.g. APM) are a plus.

Key Attributes:

  • Strong leadership qualities.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Results-driven approach.

  • Strategic mindset with attention to detail.

Why Apply?
  • Join a team at the forefront of low-carbon energy and complex infrastructure development.

  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements.

  • Be part of a community that values diversity, creativity, and innovation.

Note: This position requires DV clearance and is only open to Sole UK Nationals due to the sensitive nature of the work.

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