Project Planner

Our client, a renowned name in the aerospace sector, is looking for an experienced Project Planner to join their team on a short-term contract. This role is based in Whiteley and requires onsite presence for two days per week. The initial term is three months, serving as a cover for sickness leave.Key Responsibilities:Create, maintain, report, and manage detailed plans for Project Managers, liaising with Work Package Managers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.Ensure all plans comply with standard procedures.Develop project plans and associated costs, capturing all work necessary to achieve project objectives within the Business Case.Plan, create, and maintain project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), monitoring and reporting progress accordingly.Collect, correlate, and evaluate project progress data to ensure accurate measurement against the schedule and plan.Provide accurate and timely progress reports throughout the project lifecycle.Analyse project performance and Critical Path, reporting status and potential issues to the project manager.Identify and suggest cost-saving opportunities within the project.Attend progress review meetings.Continuously improve planning procedures and provide training to other planning and project management staff.Job Requirements:Experience in project planning using SAP and Microsoft Project Professional 2019.Knowledge of the project environment, ideally within aerospace or a technical background such as air traffic control ..... full job details .....