Project Planning Manager

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Head of Project Planning / Project Planning Lead will 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 and ensuring integrated, realistic programme plans that support delivery and decision‑making. Responsibilities include overseeing scheduling activity across infrastructure works, ensuring alignment between cost, schedule and delivery performance, maintaining schedule integrity, supporting programme reporting, and providing strong P6 experience.

Qualifications

• You must be a sole UK national, ideally holding SC Clearance
• Strong experience in planning or project controls roles
• Experience with resource and cost‑loaded schedules
• Experience in infrastructure, defence or complex programmes
• PMO or project controls background
• Sole UK nationality and SC clearance (eligibility) is essential.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary of £90,000 - £120,000 plus benefits, with 3 days per week onsite in Derby.

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