Associate Planner

Conrad Consulting is working with a leading consultancy to recruit experienced Associate Planners to support a major defence programme in Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for planning professionals with experience working on complex defence or major infrastructure programmes.

You will play a key role in developing, maintaining and monitoring project schedules, providing programme insight and ensuring that delivery teams have the information required to manage progress effectively.

The Role

Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and schedules.
Monitor progress against agreed milestones and delivery targets.
Identify programme risks, delays and critical path issues.
Work closely with project managers and delivery teams to ensure effective schedule integration.
Provide planning updates and progress reports to senior stakeholders.
Support programme reviews and identify opportunities to improve delivery performance.
Coordinate planning information across multiple project workstreams.
Assist with schedule risk analysis and mitigation planning.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Planner within defence, infrastructure or major construction projects.
Defence sector experience is essential.
Strong understanding of planning and programme management principles.
Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules.
Good understanding of critical path analysis and programme risk.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Current SC Security Clearance is required.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £70,000–£80,000.
Berkshire-based position.
Three days per week on site.
Opportunity to work on a major defence programme