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Assystem is seeking a talented Junior Planner or Planner to support one of our key defence clients in delivering a major, high-profile programme of work. This is an exciting client-embedded role, offering the opportunity to work within a Joint Programme Team (JPT) helping to shape programme performance across time, cost, and scope. You will help develop and maintain the programme’s integrated schedule, working closely with project schedulers and programme leaders. Guided by the Programme Integration Scheduler / Functional Lead, you’ll support accurate reporting, enabling the programme to remain on track and aligned with strategic and affordability requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Programme Integration Scheduler in building and maintaining the integrated delivery schedule
Support P6 schedule updates, engaging with Project Schedulers, Project Managers, and Delivery Agents to gather progress
Assist with critical path analysis
Manage and report on dependencies and key milestones
Support schedule performance analysis, including root cause identification and corrective actions
Assist with the development of programme control capabilities and governance
Engage with Tranche Planners and Leads to ensure alignment across workstreams
Foster effective communication across the Programme Team and stakeholders
Contribute to high-quality reporting for senior leadership
Undertake additional duties as directed by Programme Controls & Integration leadership
Requirements:
Experience using Primavera P6
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to generate and present reports for senior management
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with continuous improvement mindset
Good understanding of planning, programme methods, and progress monitoring
Understanding of risk and opportunity management in relation to planning
Awareness of delay/ change initiation and demonstration methods
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sole UK national with SC or ability to gain Security Clearance
Staff or umbrella contractor
Nice to have:
Experience using Power BI
What we offer:
A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions
Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects
Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs