MERITUS are recruiting for a Project Planner/Controller to join our client within the defence world on an initial 12 month contract to work on exciting new projects. PLEASE NOTE: You must have demonstrable Primavera P6 experience and exposure to the defence/national security manufacturing world. PROJECT PLANNER/CONTROLLER - INSIDE IR35 - £60 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - SC OR WILLING TO UNDERGO - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS With the recent growth across our Project Control function, we have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Project Planners and Project Controllers to join our team, where you will have an opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career within a collaborative and encouraging environment. Responsibilities Project Health - Validation of individual Project assessments and identification of issues and risks within the Project assessments for discussion with the project. Schedule Assessment - Steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles. Integrated Baseline Management - Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline schedule in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles. Costs to Go (and associated EAC) - Validation of Project level costs to go as accurate and appropriate, including assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC. Risk and Opportunity Management - Leading all Schedule Risk Analysis across the Projects where SRA is appropriate. New Business - Active involvement in Bid Team activity, ensuring the Project Management 'basics' are appropriately considered and implemented Skillset/experience required: Planning experience - ranging from detailed planning to summary level milestone delivery plans. Capability in creating and maintaining project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS) Experience in generating and analysing project performance data (schedule, resource, and cost). Ability to perform and analyse Critical Path Analysis Motivation to determine root cause and identify corrective action Experience of Project Management Toolsets (SAP/ARM/Primavera) Knowledge of Baseline Management and Change Control Accountability for project data - owning the quality of the project control reporting suite Ability to influence, work independently and be part of an integrated multi-functional team Clear communication skills and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues at all levels Ability to prioritise workload and manage conflicting demands ADZN1_UKTJ