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Project Planner – Contract – Salisbury – Up to £450/day (Inside IR35)

A leading engineering-led organisation in the Aerospace & Defence sector is looking for an experienced Project Planner to join their Programmes Directorate on a contract basis. This role plays a key part in developing and embedding a standardised project planning approach, supporting a wide range of complex programmes.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers to develop and maintain high-quality project schedules, support schedule risk analysis, and contribute to critical reporting and governance processes. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced, technical environments.

The Role:

Develop, monitor, and maintain integrated project plans
Support critical path analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation planning
Lead standardised project reporting outputs and review board material
Help define and implement best practice planning processes and toolsets (MS Project, Jira, etc.)
Contribute to the selection and rollout of PM tools across the business
Deputise for the Head of PMO when neededYou’ll need:

Strong experience in project planning/scheduling within engineering environments
Proficiency with MS Project, Jira, and project reporting/forecasting
Knowledge of planning across development and production projects
Experience with schedule risk analysis and performance tracking
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (British citizen or 5+ years UK residency)Bonus Points:

Experience working within a PMO in an SME environment
Formal PM qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP)
STEM degree preferred but not essentialLocation: Hybrid in Salisbury – 3 days per week on site
Contract: Inside IR35, up to £450/day
Duration: 6 months

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