Senior Planner

Assystem GmbH; Reading, Bridgwater, Greater London, East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking an experienced Senior Planner with active DV clearance. You will support the planning and delivery of complex programmes, managing risks and dependencies while engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven experience in similar roles and knowledge of planning tools. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension scheme (8% company contribution)

25 days’ paid annual leave

Flexible working

Professional fees reimbursed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner on complex programmes.
• Strong knowledge of planning tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Active DV clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project and programme schedules.
• Provide planning expertise across lifecycle phases.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Produce progress reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Senior Planner experience

Planning tools knowledge (Primavera P6, MS Project)

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Job description

This website emits an average of 1.6 g of CO₂ per page,* ASY 46,0 EURDV cleared Senior PlannerOur Vacancy# DV cleared Senior Planner* Defence* Permanent / Project Management* Reading* United Kingdom* 05/02/26* On site* Share## Job DescriptionWe’re looking for an experienced **Senior Planner** with active DV clearance to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex programmes within a secure environment. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to develop robust plans, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against time, cost, and quality objectives.**Key Responsibilities:*** Develop and maintain integrated project and programme schedules* Provide planning expertise across lifecycle phases* Identify risks, dependencies, and critical paths* Produce clear progress reports and planning insights for senior stakeholders* Support governance, assurance, and change control activities**Essential Skills & Experience:*** Proven experience as a Senior Planner on complex programmes* Strong knowledge of planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills* **Active DV clearance (mandatory)****Desirable:*** Experience in defence, government, or other highly regulated environments**Benefits include:*** Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)* 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days* Professional fees reimbursed* Flexible working* Employee referral schemeWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.# Other vacancies might interest you* ## Permanent Bridgwater 05/02/26* ## Permanent London 05/02/26* ## Contracting East Suffolk 05/02/26