Senior Planner in Reading, Berkshire

Job Title: Senior Planner (DV Cleared)

Location: Reading
Role Type: Staff / Permanent or Contract (inside IR35)
Working Pattern: 4 days per week on site
Salary / Rate: Generous salary for staff / Competitive day rate for contractors
Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance (mandatory)

Shape Complex Programmes, Secure the Future – DV Clearance Required!

Company Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex programmes within a secure environment. The role requires working closely with stakeholders to develop robust plans, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against time, cost, and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project and programme schedules.
• Provide planning expertise across all lifecycle phases.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Produce clear progress reports and planning insights for senior stakeholders.
• Support governance, assurance, and change control activities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Planner on complex programmes.
• Strong knowledge of planning tools, such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Active DV clearance is mandatory.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in a highly regulated environment.

Benefits

• Pension scheme with company contribution (staff roles).
• 25 days’ paid annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days (staff roles).
• Reimbursement of professional fees (staff roles).
• Flexible working options.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Contract flexibility with competitive day rates for DV-cleared contractors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected and forward-thinking organisation working on complex, high-profile programmes in a secure environment. You’ll be part of a dynamic team where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of critical projects, shaping outcomes that have real national impact. With opportunities to work on challenging, rewarding programmes and collaborate with experienced professionals, this role offers both professional growth and the chance to make a tangible difference.

Apply Today!

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Planner looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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