Our client, a leading organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Security Cleared Planner to join their team in Plymouth. This role is available on a permanent or contract basis and involves working on a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities: Full build and management of schedules, ensuring effective interfaces and stakeholder engagement Maintenance and management of baselines to support contractual and performance metrics Conducting meetings and workshops to challenge project progress and performance Supporting Planning/Project Controls Managers in maintaining schedules and their interfaces Managing contract requirements related to schedules Providing advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM) Integration of function correlating schedule, cost, and risk Critical path evaluation and scenario planning to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies Job Requirements: Experience with multiple large projects Experience in contract management (NEC, Defence, Nuclear) Demonstrable experience within regulated environments (MOD/Nuclear/Ports) Strong stakeholder management skills Advanced reporting techniques Integrated multi-discipline project controls skillset Professional memberships or accreditations Strong business awareness Proactive approach to planning innovation Strong experience in planning fundamentals Proficiency in P6/Asta/MSP Experience in PMO, programme/portfolio structures Cost/resource loading experience EVM experience Critical path analysis expertise Tender experience Mentorship/leadership experience Strong risk management experience, including QSRA Expertise in schedule checks and assurance measures If you are an experienced Planner looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Our client, a leading organisation in the defence sector, is currently seeking a Security Cleared Planner to join their team in Plymouth. This role is available on a permanent or contract basis and involves working on a diverse portfolio of projects. Key Responsibilities: Full build and management of schedules, ensuring effective interfaces and stakeholder engagement Maintenance and management of baselines to support contractual and performance metrics Conducting meetings and workshops to challenge project progress and performance Supporting Planning/Project Controls Managers in maintaining schedules and their interfaces Managing contract requirements related to schedules Providing advanced hierarchical reporting outputs such as Earned Value Management (EVM) Integration of function correlating schedule, cost, and risk Critical path evaluation and scenario planning to mitigate issues and improve efficiencies Job Requirements: Experience with multiple large projects Experience in contract management (NEC, Defence, Nuclear) Demonstrable experience within regulated environments (MOD/Nuclear/Ports) Strong stakeholder management skills Advanced reporting techniques Integrated multi-discipline project controls skillset Professional memberships or accreditations Strong business awareness Proactive approach to planning innovation Strong experience in planning fundamentals Proficiency in P6/Asta/MSP Experience in PMO, programme/portfolio structures Cost/resource loading experience EVM experience Critical path analysis expertise Tender experience Mentorship/leadership experience Strong risk management experience, including QSRA Expertise in schedule checks and assurance measures If you are an experienced Planner looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Aldermaston, Berkshire
DV Cleared Senior Planner -Nuclear Location: Aldermaston Site - 9 Day Fortnight Rate: Up to 80/hr Umbrella Clearance: DV Cleared, Sole UK Nationals Only Are you an experienced planner ready to help deliver one of the UK's most critical programmes? We're looking for three Senior Planners to join the team at AWE Aldermaston. Work on complex, regulated nuclear projects while enjoying a 9-day fortnight and being part of an organisation where your expertise genuinely matters. What You'll Bring Proven experience in programme / project planning using P6 and other planning tools Deep understanding of best-practice planning methodology Knowledge of all disciplines within project controls Excellent communication and presentation skills Passion for developing others in planning best practices Ability to prioritise and work to challenging timescales Previous experience in nuclear and/or defence sectors, working within regulated environments Why Join? Work on high-impact national security programmes Collaborate with some of the most skilled professionals in the sector Contribute to the safe, secure delivery of nuclear projects in a highly regulated environment Enjoy a balanced 9-day fortnight schedule If you have the DV clearance, the right experience, and the drive to work at the cutting edge of the UK's nuclear and defence programme, we want to hear from you. Apply now to secure your place on this essential project.
Jul 22, 2025
Contractor
DV Cleared Senior Planner -Nuclear Location: Aldermaston Site - 9 Day Fortnight Rate: Up to 80/hr Umbrella Clearance: DV Cleared, Sole UK Nationals Only Are you an experienced planner ready to help deliver one of the UK's most critical programmes? We're looking for three Senior Planners to join the team at AWE Aldermaston. Work on complex, regulated nuclear projects while enjoying a 9-day fortnight and being part of an organisation where your expertise genuinely matters. What You'll Bring Proven experience in programme / project planning using P6 and other planning tools Deep understanding of best-practice planning methodology Knowledge of all disciplines within project controls Excellent communication and presentation skills Passion for developing others in planning best practices Ability to prioritise and work to challenging timescales Previous experience in nuclear and/or defence sectors, working within regulated environments Why Join? Work on high-impact national security programmes Collaborate with some of the most skilled professionals in the sector Contribute to the safe, secure delivery of nuclear projects in a highly regulated environment Enjoy a balanced 9-day fortnight schedule If you have the DV clearance, the right experience, and the drive to work at the cutting edge of the UK's nuclear and defence programme, we want to hear from you. Apply now to secure your place on this essential project.
Release Manager (SC Cleared) 5 Months Remote - occasional visits to site in London Negotiable Market Rate (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of my client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance and have been a British resident for at least 10 years The ideal candidate will have as many of the below as possible - Both a great communicator and planner - someone who can engage with stakeholders and understands SaaS development and deployment practices Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of releases across the Salesforce SaaS platform across different environments (along with supporting AWS services) Manage and communicate release scheduling and calendars, using Confluence Collaborate with project engineering teams, BAU and suppliers to understand code changes, deployment impacts, and delivery timelines Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and conflicts early in the release process Ensure proper versioning, packaging, and documentation of each release Coordinate rollback procedures and contingency planning Experience in technical releases, configuration, or deployment management Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and tooling such as Jira / Confluence Strong organisational skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities (able to evidence how critical messages have been communicated to business audiences) Experience working in agile development environments Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jul 17, 2025
Contractor
Release Manager (SC Cleared) 5 Months Remote - occasional visits to site in London Negotiable Market Rate (Inside IR35) Please note - Due to the nature of my client, the selected candidate MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC Clearance and have been a British resident for at least 10 years The ideal candidate will have as many of the below as possible - Both a great communicator and planner - someone who can engage with stakeholders and understands SaaS development and deployment practices Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of releases across the Salesforce SaaS platform across different environments (along with supporting AWS services) Manage and communicate release scheduling and calendars, using Confluence Collaborate with project engineering teams, BAU and suppliers to understand code changes, deployment impacts, and delivery timelines Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and conflicts early in the release process Ensure proper versioning, packaging, and documentation of each release Coordinate rollback procedures and contingency planning Experience in technical releases, configuration, or deployment management Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and tooling such as Jira / Confluence Strong organisational skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities (able to evidence how critical messages have been communicated to business audiences) Experience working in agile development environments Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.