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Senior Project Planner

Slough Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Project Planner will oversee and manage project schedules, ensuring timely delivery within the life science industry. Based in Slough, this role requires attention to detail and expertise in planning complex projects.
  • Work with a global leader in life sciences and advanced manufacturing
  • Gain exposure to strategic portfolio planning and delivery

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the life science sector. The company is recognised for its focus on innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality services to its clients.

Job Description

    • Develop and maintain fully coordinated master project schedules.
    • Align with cross-functional teams to build baseline schedules and project planning documents.
    • Track project progress and analyse critical path and near-critical activities.
    • Identify and address schedule variances with proactive planning and risk mitigation.
    • Assess the impact of schedule changes and risks on portfolio delivery.
    • Participate in change control boards and provide scheduling impact analysis.
    • Provide clear, insightful schedule reports and performance analytics to collaborators.
    • Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and variance tracking.
    • Apply project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or Oracle Primavera Cloud).
    • Prepare portfolio-level performance reports and dashboards (e.g., achievement status, trends, slippage).
    • Lead and facilitate project planning and scheduling meetings.
    • Ensure transparency and accuracy by incorporating timely data and updates across teams.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure timely execution.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project timelines.
  • Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies to minimise delays.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organisational standards.
  • Optimise resource allocation to meet project goals effectively.
  • Utilise project management tools to track and report on key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with the customer service department to ensure client satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Project Planner should have:

  • Proven experience in project planning within the life science industry.
  • Strong planning experience on large-scale projects (ideally > £150m to £500M).
  • Proven experience in using Primavera P6 is highly desirable.
  • A strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
  • A proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £70,000 to £80,000 per annum.
  • A permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Generous holiday leave to ensure work-life balance.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment in Slough.
  • Chance to contribute to impactful projects in the life science sector.



If you are passionate about project planning and meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Slough.

Contact
Mark Norrish
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6829179
Phone number
+44 118 955 9046

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Customer Services
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Slough
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Norrish
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9046
Job reference
JN-092025-6829179