Senior Construction Planning Assurance Lead-P6- DV Cleared
- SmartSourcing Ltd
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Jul 16, 2026
Contractor
Telecommunications
Job Description
Primavera P6 Senior Construction Planning Assurance Lead, Senior Construction Planner, Planning Manager, Project Controls Manager Planning Assurance Lead (DV Cleared) is required by our public sector, government client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Commutable from Bedford, Northampton, Oxford, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and North London.
Current DV clearance is essential-(or you will be eligible for DV Clearance).
Daily Rate £610 (umbrella)
This is a strategic leadership role combining technical planning expertise with assurance, governance and capability development. You will act as the organisations subject matter expert for planning and scheduling, providing independent challenge, strengthening project controls, and improving confidence in time, cost and delivery performance.
Using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel and Power BI, you will lead the development and assurance of integrated project schedules, undertake critical path and schedule risk analysis, support earned value reporting, and ensure alignment with governance, contractual and project controls standards.
You will also play a key role in improving organisational planning maturity by mentoring project teams, embedding best practice, developing KPI frameworks, implementing assurance reviews and supporting the evolution of the PMO and future Target Operating Model.
Essential Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar
APM, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE or equivalent accreditation10+ years planning and scheduling experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major programmes
Experience leading planning on large, complex and high-risk projects
Strong knowledge of CPM, EVM, resource loading, schedule risk analysis and integrated project controls
Experience providing assurance, governance oversight and constructive challenge
Advanced Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project skills
Desirable
Experience within Defence, National Security, Critical National Infrastructure, Government, Energy, Utilities or regulated environments.
Why Apply?
Lead planning excellence across major programmes
Influence senior decision-making and governance
Develop and mentor planning professionals
Drive project controls maturity and organisational improvement
Work on nationally significant, high-security projects
Commutable from Bedford, Northampton, Oxford, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and North London.
Current DV clearance is essential-(or you will be eligible for DV Clearance).
Daily Rate £610 (umbrella)
This is a strategic leadership role combining technical planning expertise with assurance, governance and capability development. You will act as the organisations subject matter expert for planning and scheduling, providing independent challenge, strengthening project controls, and improving confidence in time, cost and delivery performance.
Using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel and Power BI, you will lead the development and assurance of integrated project schedules, undertake critical path and schedule risk analysis, support earned value reporting, and ensure alignment with governance, contractual and project controls standards.
You will also play a key role in improving organisational planning maturity by mentoring project teams, embedding best practice, developing KPI frameworks, implementing assurance reviews and supporting the evolution of the PMO and future Target Operating Model.
Essential Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar
APM, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE or equivalent accreditation10+ years planning and scheduling experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major programmes
Experience leading planning on large, complex and high-risk projects
Strong knowledge of CPM, EVM, resource loading, schedule risk analysis and integrated project controls
Experience providing assurance, governance oversight and constructive challenge
Advanced Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project skills
Desirable
Experience within Defence, National Security, Critical National Infrastructure, Government, Energy, Utilities or regulated environments.
Why Apply?
Lead planning excellence across major programmes
Influence senior decision-making and governance
Develop and mentor planning professionals
Drive project controls maturity and organisational improvement
Work on nationally significant, high-security projects
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