19 lead project planner jobs found

Senior Planner - Reading, UK (On-site) Contract - 18 months IR35: Inside Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support a complex, highly regulated programme based full-time on site in Reading, UK. Overview The role offers the chance to operate at programme level, influencing business rhythms, supporting long-range operational planning and driving continuous improvement in planning processes, tools and governance. As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring schedule integrity and providing clear, accurate forecast information to support effective decision-making. You'll work closely with task managers, project managers and technical teams, embedding best-practice planning and Earned Value Management (EVM) across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities You will provide project controls planning and EVM expertise, producing high-quality schedule forecasts and variance...

Senior Planner (Project Controls / EVM) Location: Aldermaston (100% on-site) Contract: 18 months IR35: In Scope Rate: £59.94/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: Active DV required (non-negotiable) The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a highly secure and complex programme environment. This role is critical in delivering full planning capability across projects, ensuring robust scheduling, insightful analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement. You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and play a key role in supporting programme delivery through Earned Value Management (EVM), forecasting, and planning governance. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) * Delivering planning and EVM analysis to support business decisions * Producing accurate schedule forecasts and performance reports * Conducting Earned Value variance analysis (SPI) * Performing critical path and...

Senior Planner Contract Length: 18 months Location: Aldermaston - full time on site Pay Rate: £59.94/hour Umbrella | £44.16/hour PAYE - Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support the delivery of integrated planning capability across a complex programme environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the IMS, supporting project delivery teams with schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value Management, and programme reporting activities. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to promote effective planning practices across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Maintain and manage the Integrated Master Schedule across projects and programmes. Provide Planning and EVM expertise to project and programme teams. Deliver accurate and timely schedule forecasting and performance analysis to support...

Job Description: Senior Planner Location: Reading, UK Contract: 18 months (Inside IR35) Conditions: No hybrid option Overview: * Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. * Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. * Delivery of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. * Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. * Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. * Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: * Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast...

Job Title: Planner - DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (100% on site) Contract Duration: 18 Months Daily Rate: £59.94/hr (Umbrella – circa) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV clearance The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key...

Lead Strategic Rail Planner Client: Network Rail Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid - approx. 50% attendance) Contract Length: Up to 6 months Day Rate: Up to £720 per day (see rate guidance below) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: BPSS required Deadline for CVs: Friday 8th May (4:00pm) Interview Process: 1-stage (Teams) The Opportunity Network Rail is seeking an experienced Lead Strategic Rail Planner to take ownership of a high-profile mainline route study, supporting early-stage development and long-term strategic rail planning. This is a rail strategic planning role - not delivery or project planning. You will act as the intelligent client, leading and integrating multiple technical disciplines to shape future rail infrastructure decisions. Key Responsibilities ·Lead and deliver a strategic rail route study end-to-end ·Provide direction across early-stage development and long-term planning ·Coordinate and integrate technical workstreams, including:...

Paint Technician – Dagenham Details * Contract- Inside IR35, running until the end of the year. – Potential extensions beyond. * Rates: £29.49 - £36.04 p/h (UMB) * £1000 bonus payable on complettion of the contract (Dec 2026) * PAYE rates also available. * Shift: Early and late rotating weekly (Mon – Fri, 6:00 – 14:00 & Mon – Thurs 14:00 – 12:00) * Overtime available Role Overview On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of contract Paint Technicians to work in their state-of-the-art production facility in Dagenham, until the end of the year. The Paint Technician role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment. Key Activities * Applying “wet on wet” and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements. * Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no...

Paint Technician – Pontypool Details * Contract- Inside IR35, running until the end of the year. – Potential extensions beyond. * Rates: £24.93 – 30.48 p/h (UMB) * £1000 bonus payable on completion of the contract (Dec 2026) * PAYE rates also available. * Shift: Early and late rotating weekly (Mon – Fri, 6:00 – 14:00 & Mon – Fri 14:00 – 22:00) * Overtime available Role Overview On behalf of our client, an Automotive manufacturer we are currently recruiting a number of contract Paint Technicians to join their team in Pontypool. The Paint Technician role sits within the Operations & Logistics team and has primary responsibility for the painting and refinishing of commercial automotive parts using HVLP equipment. Key Activities * Applying “wet on wet” and producing parts to the highest standard meeting all conformity requirements. * Mix and match paint according to specifications, ensuring no surfacing issues. * Apply paint to surfaces utilising your...

We're looking for a Head of Commercial (Works) for our public sector client based in London on an initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35) paying up to £750 per day inside IR35. The successful Head of Commercial will be a senior, highly credible commercial leader with deep NEC contract expertise, joining an ambitious and fast-paced commercial function managing an annual spend portfolio of approximately £1bn. You will provide senior leadership across the Works category, developing and delivering commercial strategies for capital investment projects, asset maintenance contracts and associated procurements, whilst acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across a complex and high-profile organisation. You will need proven experience working with the following: * Deep, hands-on NEC contract expertise across the full suite of contract terms and options, including authoring bespoke contracts * Leading high-value Works procurements covering construction, facilities...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Vehicle Integration Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 11th March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Applicants should be self-starting and motivated to deliver class leading vehicle efficiency. Strong technical background, with proven experience in engineering optimisation and data analysis. Experience with engineering simulation tools and drawing conclusions from simulation results. Experience of systems engineering / integration – from target setting and decomposition through to component and system performance validation. Ensure the interests of the kinetic energy attribute are represented in cross departmental meetings. Project management skills. Confident at presenting to all levels within the company. Support the Integrated Energy Management Teams with road load predictions and simulations. Responsible for...

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security, Nuclear, and Aerospace sectors, is currently seeking a skilled Test Technician for a contract role. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong background in electronics testing, assembly, and fault diagnostics to work on critical projects within highly secure environments. Based in Wimborne, fully onsite. 6 month initial contract. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationailty and be willing to undergo security checks. £28-£30 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35. Key Responsibilities: Testing electronic or electro-mechanical equipment (including low voltage, 110v, 230v, 440v and E.H.T. products) in accordance with the appropriate test specifications or instructions, utilising the test equipment Locating faults in electronic or electro-mechanical equipment under test to sub-assembly level Initiating corrective action and recording fault information as required Recognising...

Associate Director Electrical Engineering Hourly Rate: £69.58 per hour Inside IR35 via umbrella (40 hours per week) Location: Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge (hybrid 3 days per week) Term: 6 months Our client are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. They connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. They're committed to leading their clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate or Associate Director Electrical Engineer to join their team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark...

Our client has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Bid Lead to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible extension. You will be responsible for the Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are in line with all business and commercial criteria. Role: Manufacturing Bid Lead Location: Bolton, 2 days on site per week Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £30-£33 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting. Full SC to follow What you'll be doing: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are in line with all business and commercial criteria. Deliver Industrial Transfer projects or sub-projects, ensuring they are delivered to agreed time, budget and quality. Regularly reviewing and reporting on progress and, where necessary, intervening to resolve issues so that the project is delivered...

Senior Software Engineer in Test  Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a Senior Software Engineer in Test. This is a temporary contract inside IR35 initially until March 2027 working a couple of days onsite per month in Manchester for meet ups. We’re seeking Engineers who can offer demonstrable experience in developing and testing bespoke cloud-native applications; programming with Java, Python (or another OO language) utilising quality tools like SonarQube, with proven experience of automated software testing. If you embrace quality-first coding and want to work on real projects alongside experienced engineers with iterative and agile processes, please apply! Key Responsibilities Define and implement testing for cloud systems (platform and APIs) in an agile manner Implement testing frameworks; utilising automation tools where possible. Support the investigate and resolution of issues. Work closely with the SRE team to develop...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Project Scheduler to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Key Performance Indicators: Lead role specific departmental activity. Ensure stakeholder alignment for all role specific tasks. Ensure clear communication plans are executed. Demonstrate excellent business behaviours including team working. Deliver EO Master Schedule plans for ALL projects in the  space, on time using the latest information. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Working with the Pre-KO cross functional teams, establish aligned programme content. Responsible for creating the EO Master schedules on behalf of the Engineering Operations team, in the Pre-KO phase programmes, using the project Timing plans Responsible for handover of EO Master schedules to the relevant EO project team as the project travels through. Responsible for establishing and...

We are seeking a highly motivated Kinetic Energy / Vehicle Energy Systems Engineer to support the delivery of class‑leading vehicle efficiency. This role sits within a systems and attribute‑based engineering environment, focusing on energy management, road load performance, and vehicle‑level optimisation. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in engineering physics, simulation, and data analysis, and will play a key role in influencing vehicle efficiency outcomes across cross‑functional teams. Location: Warwick (On-site / Hybrid as required) Contract: Contract role - initial 12 month with potential for extension Rate: £33.88 ph Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Deliver vehicle efficiency improvements through kinetic energy and road load analysis Apply engineering optimisation techniques supported by advanced data analysis Run and interpret results from simulation tools to assess system and vehicle performance Support systems engineering activities, from...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit an Industrial Assembly Engineer on an initial 7-month contract. As an Industrial Assembly Engineer you will be responsible for applying strong technical and project management skills to research, develop, and deliver new technology projects that will benefit the Broughton plant, with a focus on drilling and fastening equipment and processes for aircraft wing structure. Role: Industrial Assembly Engineer (Nights) Pay: Up to £37.02 per hour via Umbrella + 30% shift allowance Location: Broughton Contract: Monday-Thursday 20:45 - 06:00 35 Hours per week 7, Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Deployment and support of Drilling & Fastening equipment (Semi-Automated and manual). Defining new equipment and developing new drilling and fastening assembly processes. Project managing and providing technical support to existing machinery. Implementing continuous improvement projects into...

Vehicle Integration Engineer (Large SUV) - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate Do you have strong automotive technical knowledge, with experience in complex interactions and decision-making? Are you ready to drive your career forward in the automotive industry? This is your chance to be part of a company known for innovation, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to redefining the future of vehicles. As a Vehicle Integration Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping the next generation of vehicles, contributing to projects that are as exciting as they are impactful. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, excellence, and creativity.  What You Will Do: - Lead the integration of new technologies into vehicle architectures, ensuring seamless compatibility and functionality. - Act as the technical arbitrator, driving the engineering delivery for the whole vehicle while meeting functional...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...