At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and monitor exciting aerospace and defence projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join Norco Composites, a leader in innovative project delivery.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and support for career growth.
- Other info: No hybrid working; full-time onsite role with excellent team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge projects.
- Qualifications: Must be a sole UK national with project planning experience.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Winfrith Newburgh, England, United Kingdom
Starting Salary: £38k-£45k DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Onsite
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Planner, able to operate in a dynamic and fast changing environment, to support the successful delivery of projects from initiation through completion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, ensuring alignment with objectives, resources, and timelines, helping us stay on track, anticipate risks early and make confident, data‐driven decisions. They will support the project manager to coordinate engineering & manufacturing teams, ensuring our schedules are robust, realistic, and aligned to delivering exciting projects within the aerospace and defence sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using appropriate planning tools
- Collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and team members to define project scope and timelines
- Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or risks
- Produce regular reports on project status, milestones, and performance metrics
- Support resource planning and allocation to ensure optimal efficiency
- Collate and present KPI’s from various departments
Requirements:
- Sole UK National
- Able to pass National Security Vetting checks
- Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination
- High Level of Proficiency with MS Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Desirable: Proficiency with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools)
Key Competencies:
- Time management and prioritisation
- Risk awareness and mitigation
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Please feel free to contact us for more information or for an informal discussion about current opportunities. If we do not have a current vacancy to suit your skills, we always welcome speculative CV’s.
Project Planner in England employer: Norco Composites & GRP
At NORCO Composites & GRP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the aerospace and defence sector, located in the picturesque Winfrith Newburgh. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training and support, particularly in navigating UK Government security vetting processes. With a collaborative work culture that values detail-oriented professionals, we offer competitive salaries and the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects while ensuring a robust work-life balance.
