Project Planning Manager

Company: IT Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Derby
Job Description:

Head of Project Planning / Project Planning Lead wanted by a leading defence consultancy supporting a major infrastructure programme in Derby, which is critical to national security. You must be a sole UK national to apply, and ideally hold SC Clearance. However we are also able to consider individuals who are eligible for SC Clearance, as long as you are a sole UK national.

This Head of Project Planning / Project Planning Lead role will see you take ownership of all planning and scheduling activity across a complex PMO environment. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining cost- and resource-loaded schedules across multiple workstreams. You will also ensure integrated, realistic programme plans that support delivery and decision-making.

As a Head of Project Planning / Project Planning Lead, you will oversee scheduling activity across infrastructure works, ensuring alignment between cost, schedule and delivery performance. You will also be responsible for maintaining schedule integrity and supporting programme reporting, and strong P6 experience is required.

Head of Project Planning / Project Planning Lead requirements:

  • You must be a sole UK national, ideally holding SC Clearance
  • Strong experience in planning or project controls roles
  • Strong Primavera P6 experience
  • Experience with resource and cost-loaded schedules
  • Experience in infrastructure, defence or complex programmes
  • Strong stakeholder management experience
  • PMO or project controls background

This role offers a salary of £90,000 – £120,000 plus benefits, with 3 days per week onsite in Derby.

Sole UK Nationality and SC clearance (eligibility) is essential.

To apply for this position, send your CV to Rob Goffin at IT Recruitment Solutions now!

Head of Planning, Planning Lead, Lead Planner, P6, PMO, Defence, Programme Controls, SC Cleared, Derby, Hybrid, Permanent, £90,000 – £120,000

Posted: April 22nd, 2026