Job Description Responsibilities: Ensure the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis, focusing on time, cost, and resources. Generate reports to provide the project manager and team with accurate, up-to-date information. Verify the accuracy and maintenance of project plans, ensuring they align with project objectives, are updated regularly, and communicated at appropriate levels. Monitor project performance to ensure the accuracy of project data on a weekly and monthly basis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the planning process. Communicate and manage issues with relevant stakeholders. Efficiently plan resources, determining project needs and addressing resourcing issues and conflicts proactively. Oversee planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews. Apply and report on Earned Value Management (EVM) and Critical Path Analysis (CPA). Manage and maintain risk and opportunity assessments. Implement best practice tools and processes to enhance planning capabilities. Support bids and proposals by providing planning expertise. Qualifications & Experience: Ideally degree qualified or possess a relevant qualification (APM certification). Comprehensive understanding and experience with the APM Body of Knowledge. Preferably a full member of the APM. Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry. Familiarity with Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS - Product Breakdown Structure). Advanced IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Project (MSP) and/or other planning tools like Primavera P6. Experience with Lifecycle Management (LCM). Proven expertise in EVM, CPA, and QSRA. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively within a team and lead cross-functional collaborations. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defense. Benefits on Offer: Optional 9-day fortnight. Time off in lieu (TOIL). Flexible working hours, no core working hours. 1pm finish on Fridays. Annual bonus. Hybrid working for certain roles. Casual dress code. 25 days holiday, plus Christmas shutdown. Option to buy or sell holidays. Option to purchase private healthcare, dental, critical illness coverage, etc., via salary sacrifice. Reward hub offering discounts at over 200 online stores. 4x annual salary life cover. Pension scheme starting at 5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution, with the option to select an employee contribution level between 4% and 70% (as long as it doesn't cause your salary to fall below the National Minimum Wage/Living Wage). For more details please reach out to me directly