Programme Planner

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  • Kidlington, Oxfordshire
  • Jul 23, 2025
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

Programme Planner
Oxfordshire Hybrid Working 12-Month Rolling Contract
Competitive Rate Inside or Outside IR35

We are working with a pioneering engineering organisation at the forefront of electrification and sustainable technology innovation. With a mission to drive the future of zero-emissions transport and power systems, they are delivering ground-breaking hardware development programmes from early-stage R&D through to prototype, validation, and small-batch production.

As part of their continued growth, an opportunity has opened for a skilled Programme Planner to play a key role in coordinating planning and scheduling activity across a complex, multi-disciplinary development programme.

The Role:

In this critical role, you will:

  • Build, manage, and maintain integrated programme schedules across engineering, supply chain, software, and manufacturing teams
  • Support cross-functional collaboration to align project plans with technical and strategic milestones
  • Track progress against baselines and proactively identify risks, recovery plans, and improvement areas
  • Deliver high-quality planning outputs including Gantt charts, critical path analysis, and scenario modelling
  • Support both agile and traditional delivery frameworks in a fast-paced, high-change environment
  • Provide planning insights and reports to help guide strategic decision-making at programme level

What You ll Bring:

  • Demonstrable experience in planning roles within hardware, engineering, or complex product development settings
  • Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
  • Familiarity with the full product development lifecycle from concept through systems engineering, design, validation, and into manufacturing
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines (electrical, mechanical, software, supply chain, etc.)
  • Detail-focused and analytically strong, with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Project Environment:

You ll be part of a high-calibre team focused on delivering real-world impact through innovative technologies. Programmes are fast-moving, collaborative, and deeply rooted in sustainability and technical excellence.

Contract Details:

  • 12-month rolling contract
  • Hybrid working typically 2 3 days onsite in Oxfordshire
  • Inside or Outside IR35 flexible to suit the successful candidate

If you re passionate about high-impact programmes and thrive in a technically rich, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information.