Project Planner

Our client, a renowned name in the aerospace sector, is looking for an experienced Project Planner to join their team on a short-term contract. This role is based in Whiteley and requires onsite presence for two days per week. The initial term is three months, serving as a cover for sickness leave.

• Create, maintain, report, and manage detailed plans for Project Managers, liaising with Work Package Managers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure all plans comply with standard procedures.
• Develop project plans and associated costs, capturing all work necessary to achieve project objectives within the Business Case.
• Plan, create, and maintain project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), monitoring and reporting progress accordingly.
• Collect, correlate, and evaluate project progress data to ensure accurate measurement against the schedule and plan.
• Provide accurate and timely progress reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyse project performance and Critical Path, reporting status and potential issues to the project manager.
• Identify and suggest cost-saving opportunities within the project.
• Attend progress review meetings.
• Continuously improve planning procedures and provide training to other planning and project management staff.

• Experience in project planning using SAP and Microsoft Project Professional 2019.
• Knowledge of the project environment, ideally within aerospace or a technical background such as air traffic control (ATC).
• Proven analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within project teams at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Recognised Project Professional qualification.
• In-depth understanding of Activity Management principles.
• Understanding of associated procedures, including inter-company trading agreements, project finance, and settlement to fixed assets.

If you have a strong background in project planning and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic aerospace team in Whiteley.