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Senior Planner in New Malden

Hybrid in New Malden·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Agency
Carrington West

200 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£60,000 a year

About £3,780 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, New Malden
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Experience
Senior level
Closing date
Apply by Tuesday 1 December

Skills

Carrington West is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in New Malden.

Requirements

What we're looking for

·Significant project planning experience in defence, aerospace, or regulated environments.
·Proficiency in Primavera P6.
·Strong knowledge of critical path analysis and schedule performance measurement.
·Ability to communicate planning data to non-planning stakeholders.
·British National (security clearance required).

Nice to have

Desirable:
·Experience with MOD or equivalent defence customers.
·Knowledge of EVM and risk analysis techniques.
·Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, PMI).

Please note that this role will require security clearance.
If you are qualified and interested, please apply or email chloe.mogridge@carringtonwest.com

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary: £60,000 Per Year

The role

Planner (Defence Programmes)

We are seeking an experienced Planner to support complex defence programmes. This role involves developing and maintaining integrated project schedules, conducting schedule analysis, and providing risk-informed forecasts aligned with defence governance. The Senior Planner will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial, and Risk teams to ensure schedules reflect scope, cost, risk, and resource constraints while adhering to regulatory standards.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities:
·Develop and maintain integrated, resource- and cost-loaded schedules throughout the project lifecycle (design, manufacture, test, etc.).
·Provide schedule performance analysis, including critical path, float, dependencies, and milestones.
·Support Earned Value Management (EVM) and change management processes.
·Work with cross-functional teams to ensure realistic schedules and support decision-making.
·Contribute to internal/external assurance reviews and mentor junior planners.

How you'll work

  • Location: New Malden 2/3 days per week

Skills & Experience

Salary: £60k per year

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