This job is with BAE Systems, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Title: Planning Specialist Location: Barrow in Furness. Salary: Starting £40,748 – from depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Create and maintain detailed schedules Produce current and baseline network plans in accordance with project plans Present plans in support of the review process Run weekly critical path analysis to advise on areas of focus Liaise with other facilities to forecast delivery dates Run monthly plan reviews with management to ensure the progress is accurate Ensure any changes made are within the Project scope Support with the production of reports and forecasting analysis Your skills and experiences: Experience using scheduling software, such as SAP Confident with presenting schedules to senior managers Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Ability to monitor and develop a team Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Test & Commissioning Planning team: This is a fantastic opportunity in a close-knit team where your development and progression is valued. You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary team offering great visibility across the wider business. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 15th November 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-CM1 Li-Onsite