Project Planner - Software & IT in Redhill

Job description

Job Title: Project Planner (Primavera P6) Software & IT

Contract Length: 6 months (scope for extension)

Rate: £500/day (Inside IR35)

Location: Hybrid – UK-based (occasional travel to client/customer sites)

Please note we cannot accept applications from candidates that are Project Planners for Construction and Engineering, you MUST be from a Software, IT and Digital Transformation background.

About the Company:

Our client is a global leader in intelligent travel solutions and secure communications technology, serving both government and commercial sectors. They develop cutting-edge systems for payment integration, realistic combat training, and secure networking. With a strong focus on innovation, they foster a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where technology-driven professionals thrive.

Role Overview:

We’re seeking an experienced Project Planner with a background in software or IT projects (non-construction/engineering) and hands-on expertise in Primavera P6. You’ll provide consultancy support to Project Managers and technical teams, helping to build, monitor, and maintain detailed project plans across complex programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain resourced project plans using Primavera P6
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Resource Managers to ensure accurate scheduling and resource allocation
• Support earned value reporting, critical path analysis, and project costing
• Contribute to bids and proposals, mobilization planning, and engineering development stages
• Ensure plans are aligned with SAP integration and company planning standards
• Provide guidance to junior planners and support PMO reporting

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a planning role within software or IT development environments - this is a MUST, you must have experience planning in Software, Digital Transformation, Data or IT projects
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Solid understanding of project management principles and lifecycle planning
• Experience with earned value management and risk analysis tools (e.g., Monte Carlo)
• Ability to challenge and support project teams on resource and schedule accuracy

Qualifications:

• Degree in Project Management, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Desirable: APM Practitioner, Prince2 certification

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Detail-oriented, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Comfortable working independently and contributing to team success

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Redhill

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

16-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English