Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM)

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM) Location: Aldermaston (100% on-site) Contract: 18 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £59.94/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: Active DV required (non-negotiable) The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) * Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions * Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports * Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI) * Performing critical path and network analysis * Supporting and improving planning processes, tools, and standards * Reviewing and enhancing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) * Engaging with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders * Leading planning discussions and promoting best practices across teams What We’re Looking For * Strong experience with Primavera P6 * Proven background in project planning & controls * Solid understanding of: * Earned Value Management (EVM) * Critical Path Analysis * Ability to lead planning activities and influence teams * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Experience working on complex programmes/projects Essential Requirements * Active DV Clearance (no exceptions) * British Citizenship * Minimum 10 years UK residency (clearance requirement) * Willingness to work full-time on-site in Aldermaston * Availability to attend on-site induction, IT setup, and medical assessment Additional Information * No flexibility on rate, clearance, or on-site requirement * Candidates eligible for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be highlighted at application