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Senior/ Lead Planning & Scheduling Practitioner Warton Based (Hybrid 2-3 days per week on site) 56.41/ 61.57 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Warton. We have a requirement for a Senior and Lead Scheduler/ Planner, based in Preston between Warton and Samlesbury sites. Some Primavera experience would be preferable, but not essential. There will be a requirement to mentor/ support a junior planner/ scheduler on technical aspects of scheduling, although allocation of daily tasks and Line Management duties will be covered by a BAE Scheduling Lead. Onsite presence within the designated project team will be required 2-3 days a week. Lead the creation and timely update of a Master Construction Schedule for the Building and Infrastructure investment portfolio, including the associated dependencies and enablers, in support of FCAS capability insertion within the Air Sector. Providing an accurate and topical programme for all Building & Infrastructure deliverables essential to provide a capability for aircraft development, test & delivery. You could potentially work across a broad range of projects, where you will be expected to Introduce best practise in terms of Planning/ Scheduling, sharing skills and experience with colleagues and the rest of the project teams Knowledge: Essential: Working knowledge and Application of Project Control Principles and Practices. Understanding of Schedule Risk Analysis Techniques. Skills: Essential: Ability to interface with people at different levels and skills within the organisation. Ability to efficiently and effectively compile & analyse data trends, including preparing and understanding detailed reports. Able to breakout complex detail into manageable work packages representative of the scope to be delivered. Use of a planning/scheduling toolsets, Deltek Open Plan, Primavera or Asta Power project. Experience of facilitating and running a Schedule Risk Analysis. Experience of interpreting information from ERP Systems. Experience in planning in a production and recurring manufacturing environment. Experience of applying Project Controls and Scheduling governance and techniques in a US Contracting environment is highly advantageous For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Rectruitment or click apply.

Our client BAE Systems, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Planning & Scheduling Practitioner to join their team in Warton on a 12-month contract basis. The role involves working within the Air Business Unit, contributing to projects that are critical to the aerospace defence domain. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring on-site presence 2-3 days a week. Key Responsibilities: Lead the creation and timely update of a Master Construction Schedule for the Building and Infrastructure investment portfolio within the Air Sector. Provide an accurate and current programme for all Building & Infrastructure deliverables essential to support aircraft development, testing, and delivery. Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for specific projects, ensuring compliance with Defence Contract Management Agency (DCMA) standards. Provide agreed monthly schedule outputs and reports as part of the defined schedule month-end process. Work closely with multiple stakeholders across integrated project teams and the broader project controls community. Ensure robust cost and schedule alignment, informing risk management decisions. Collaborate with the Risk team to perform Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and provide insights on production performance and forecasted outcomes. Introduce and share best practices in planning and scheduling within the project teams. Job Requirements: Experience in project planning Working knowledge and application of project control principles and practices. Understanding of schedule risk analysis techniques. Proficiency in the use of planning/scheduling toolsets such as Deltek Open Plan, Primavera, Microsoft Project, or Asta Power Project. Ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels and with different skill sets within the organisation. Ability to compile and analyse data trends, preparing detailed reports and actionable insights. Experience in planning within a production and recurring manufacturing environment. About the Team: Work 2-3 days a week on-site within a project team of up to 10, with potential for expansion depending on project demands. If you are an experienced planner with a background in Defence & Security, you are encouraged to apply now and become part of our client's dedicated and dynamic team.

The Role Owing to our continued growth and trusted reputation, we are seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Project Manager to join our Digital Sensitivity Review team. This position is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of project management with strong technical awareness. You will bridge the gap between business stakeholders and engineering teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality. You will work closely with government department customers, data scientists and software developers together with the rest of the Project Management team. The ability to talk and engage with stakeholders at all levels, both technical and non-technical is important. Digital Sensitivity Review The Digital Sensitivity Review (DSR) service is an AI innovation led data toolset and service, developed by SVGC Ltd and being run in partnership with FCDO Services, for identifying sensitive information in digital files for redaction and archiving to The National Archive to meet the needs of the Public Records Act. Already delivered to FCDO, HM Treasury and Home Office with Department of Business and Trade and Ministry of Justice in feasibility phase, all major and minor government departments will become DSR-enabled, with other departments in the immediate pipeline. The DSR is a unique and leading-edge technology and has been heralded across government as the only game in town when it comes to the needs of effective digital data sensitivity identification and redaction. Responsibilities Your main responsibilities will include: Project Planning & Delivery Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables Create and manage project plans, timelines, and milestones Allocate resources (developers, engineers, vendors) Track progress and adjust plans as needed Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery Technical Oversight Understand system architecture and technical constraints Work closely with developers, data scientists, and technical assurance Work closely with Service Management for software integration and deployments Identify technical risks early Stakeholder Management Act as the primary contact between technical teams and business stakeholders Communicate progress, risks, and changes clearly Manage client expectations Present updates to senior leadership Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and agree handling plans of risks Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) Work closely with Service Management to manage change control processes Escalate blockers appropriately Budget & Commercial Oversight Manage project budgets and forecasts Track costs against estimates Support procurement management Ensure commercial viability The Person Essential Criteria UK Government Security Checked (SC) clearance required. (Note that this role is a Restricted role which means the role holder must hold SC clearance. To be eligible for SC clearance you must have sole British nationality or Dual Nationality - one of which must be British and you must be able to demonstrate six consequtive years residency in the UK). Recognised Project Management qualification to Practitioner level. Strong project management skills, especially in technology delivery and digital transformation. Strong analytical skills for project performance analysis and reporting. Strong, demonstrable, rapid written and verbal communication skills, to provide technical deliverables and reports. Project analysis skills and a wide range of toolset experience, including confidence and familiarity with tools such as MS Project and JIRA. Strong configuration control approach and pro-active approach to documentation. Strong client-centred stakeholder management, with experience in designing and delivering pilots, demonstrations and User engagements. Willingness to take managed risks and assess impact effectively. Comfortable in inviting challenge and where appropriate involving others in decision making. Ability to identify and address team or individual capability requirements and gaps to deliver current and future work. Ability to motivate a wide range of personality types and situations. Experience in following appropriate financial procedures to monitor contracts to ensure deliverables are achieved. Scheduling and Timescale Risk Analysis. Organisational definition and management. Project Management methodologies such as Agile, Scaled Agile and Waterfall and tools such as MS Project. IT service management approaches such as ITIL v4. Ability to work on-site with clients - typically 2 days a week in Milton Keynes however some flexibility may be required.