McGinley Support Services Infrastructure Ltd • Reading, Berkshire RG7 4UL
About this role
Senior Planner - Major Engineering Programme
Opportunity Overview
A long-term contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a complex and highly regulated programme environment based in Berkshire.
This role will suit an experienced planning professional with a strong background in Primavera P6, integrated scheduling, and Earned Value Management. The successful individual will work closely with programme teams to drive planning standards, improve schedule visibility, and support successful project delivery.
Please note that, due to the nature of the programme, the end client cannot be named within advertisements.
Contract Details
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Position
Senior Planner
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Contract Duration
18 Months
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Location
Aldermaston - 5 days per week onsite
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IR35
Inside IR35
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Engagement Type
Contract
Pay Rates
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Umbrella
£59.94 per hour
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PAYE
£44.16 per hour
The Role
The Senior Planner will take ownership of programme scheduling activities, ensuring accurate planning data is maintained and communicated across project teams.
Key areas of responsibility include
- Managing and maintaining integrated project schedules
- Supporting programme delivery teams with planning governance and reporting
- Performing schedule analysis and monitoring critical path activities
- Producing schedule performance and Earned Value reporting
- Coordinating planning activities across multidisciplinary teams
- Supporting forecasting, progress updates, and reporting cycles
- Facilitating planning reviews and stakeholder meetings
- Promoting the value and importance of effective planning processes
- Assisting with the development of planning procedures, tools, and best practice
- Supporting wider business and programme management activities where required
Skills & Experience Required
Applicants should be able to demonstrate
- Strong practical experience using Primavera P6
- Previous experience within complex project or programme environments
- Sound understanding of critical path methodology and schedule logic
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and reporting
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to lead planning discussions and challenge where appropriate
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working alongside Project Managers, engineers, and technical teams
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach to planning
Ideal Background
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of improving planning performance and delivering meaningful support to large-scale programmes.
Experience within regulated industries such as defence, nuclear, infrastructure, engineering, or construction would be highly beneficial.
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