Lead Project Planner

SC Cleared Lead Project Planner (defence) WFH/Hybrid -2 days in Corsham, United Kingdom – £550 per Day (inside IR35) Job Description: We are partnering with a specialist consultancy to recruit an experienced SC Cleared Lead Project Planner for a critical Defence sector programme focused on Fixed Connectivity. This role is ideal for a strong Project Manager with extensive planning experience or a senior planner ready to take the lead. You will drive the development, coordination, and reporting of complex programme plans, ensuring robust project delivery against MOD standards. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and facilitate planning sessions with key stakeholders to build a comprehensive programme plan Define and sequence activities to achieve key project milestones Identify and manage task dependencies, assumptions, and risks Develop, maintain, and report on resource-loaded schedules, including risks and dependencies Conduct routine performance analysis (schedule health, risk activity, dependency management) Undertake critical path analysis and variance reporting against baseline Create and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule and Plan on a Page for Fixed Connectivity Coordinate monthly Plan on a Page reviews, ensuring stakeholder engagement and assurance Provide detailed narrative reporting on programme performance against baselines to governance bodies Support and mentor junior team members to enhance planning capability across the programme Essential Skills and Experience: Proven experience working as a Project Planner or strong PM with planning leadership experience Deep familiarity with planning, scheduling, and reporting in a Defence/MOD environment Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Expertise in schedule analysis, risk mitigation planning, and integrated programme management Ability to create detailed, actionable plans aligned with programme governance Experience developing risk mitigation plans and embedding them into schedules Familiarity with Fixed Connectivity projects or telecommunications within the MOD context Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Strategy/Planning and Consulting Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Synergize Consulting by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Planner” roles. Logistics Project Manager – Energy & Natural Resources Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior Landscape Architect or Landscape Planner – Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 year ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Filton, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Project Manager, Design & Build (Energy & Resources) Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Filton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr