Project Controls / Planning Specialist

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Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Controls/Planning Specialist with SC Clearance to support a significant aerospace and defence programme within a multi-national consortium. This hybrid role involves working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and control integrated master schedules and manage complex project delivery. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the alignment between scheduling, risk management, and programme objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across the programme.
  • Apply Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify dependencies and risks.
  • Collaborate with senior programme controls and delivery stakeholders.
  • Identify and manage assumptions, dependencies, and exclusions (ADEs).
  • Produce schedule performance reporting for senior leadership.
  • Support proactive schedule optimisation and conflict resolution across workstreams.
  • Ensure alignment between schedule, risk, and programme delivery objectives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Project Controls/Planning on large defence or aerospace programmes.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6 (certification preferred).
  • Experience within MOD or regulated aerospace environments.
  • Deep understanding of programme scheduling and critical path analysis.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills across diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively in international delivery settings.
SkillsStakeholder Management
LocationReading
TypeHybrid
Rate
£62/hour
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterSynergize Consulting
Posted15/05/26