Lead Planner / Luton / £50 per hour PAYE

Our client, a leading aerospace and defence organisation, is seeking a Lead Planner to support a high-profile bid within the Electronics Warfare line of business. This role is critical to ensuring the quality and integrity of project controls throughout the bid phase of a complex design and development programme.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio-level response, working cross-functionally to deliver compelling and compliant proposal outcomes. The successful candidate will be an expert user of Primavera P6 and Primavera Risk Analyser, with the ability to coach and support the bid team in project controls best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and scheduling activities for a complex bid using Primavera P6 and Risk Analyser.
• Ensure robust project controls and schedule integrity across the bid.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver a cohesive and compelling proposal.
• Coach and mentor bid team members in planning and scheduling best practice.
• Conduct Schedule Risk Analysis and provide recommendations for management.
• Engage and influence stakeholders up to VP level.
• Work independently and escalate appropriately when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Expert user of Primavera P6 and Primavera Risk Analyser.
• Strong background in Project Controls within bid phase and complex engineering development projects.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately.

Desirable Qualifications

• APMG Project Controls Practitioner certification.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

This is a one year temporary contract with the potential to extend

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK security clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our clients business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK. For more information and guidance please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels