Senior Project Planner

Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance.

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies. Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed. We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems. Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Flexible Working: At Ultra Maritime, we understand that your personal life is just as important as your professional one. That's why we support and promote flexible working arrangements where possible. Whether you prefer a hybrid model, working remotely, or the structure of being on-site, we will support you as best as we can. Embrace the freedom to shape your work hours according to your needs, whether it's part-time, compressed hours, or a unique arrangement that suits your lifestyle. Loudwater, Greenford, and Weymouth exclusively offer a 9-day fortnight working pattern, offering extended weekends every other week, granting you more time to pursue your passions. We provide flexible start and finish times, as well as Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for up to 1 day per calendar month which tie in with our Values of Integrity, Transparency and Alignment. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost and resources.
• Compile reports to ensure project manager and team has up to date and accurate information.
• Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels.
• Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Work with cross functional teams to support the planning process.
• Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflicts.
• Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews.
• Application and reporting of EVM & CPA.
• Understanding Risk and Opportunity management and maintenance.
• The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements.
• Support bids and proposal planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification).
• Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge.
• Preferably a full member of the APM.
• Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry.
• Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS – Product Breakdown Structure).
• Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and or equivalent planning tools Primavera P6.
• Working experience of Lifecycle Management (LCM).
• Proven track record in EVM, CPA, and QSRA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence.
• Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and related Agile/Scrum experience.

Benefits on offer:

• Optional 9 day fortnight.
• TOIL.
• Flexible working hours.
• 1pm finish on a Friday.
• Annual bonus.
• Hybrid working for certain job roles.
• Casual dress.
• 25 days holiday.
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores.
• 4 x annual salary life cover.
• Pension starting at 5% Employer / 4% Employee. You can select your employee contribution level from 4% to 70% (providing this sacrifice does not cause your salary to drop below the National Minimum Wage/ National Living Wage).

Relocation Support: Attracting high-level talent and people that can add value and expertise, is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so that’s why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements: Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers. Please note, the successful candidate must obtain full Government Security Clearance before starting employment with Ultra Maritime. Candidates may hold an active Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain a full UK Government Security Clearance.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer: Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.