Project Planner

About Us

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

We are a friendly and flexible team with a culture of ‘time, trust and freedom’. The role may give the opportunity to work from any of our offices or from home as necessary and we will consider flexible working arrangements. Having a diverse workforce is a key priority for us and is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on listening to each other’s aspirations and are accommodating wherever possible.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised project planner to implement and oversee project schedules. In this role, you will be collaborating with project managers, setting tasks, and monitoring the execution of project timelines. You may also prepare project progress and performance evaluation reports.

To ensure success, project planners should possess solid industry knowledge and demonstrable experience in project scheduling. A top-notch project scheduler will be someone whose expertise leads to to the successful realization of envisaged project goals.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with project managers and technical experts to set up assignments, tasks, and subtasks.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective scheduling management system.
• Coordinating project timelines with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring project timelines and deadlines.
• Identifying potential project schedule delays and facilitating intervention in a timeous manner.
• Evaluating performance and preparing project progress reports.
• Accommodating updates and changes to project schedules.
• Recommending actions to keep projects within budget, and completed on time.
• Keeping stakeholders informed of project timelines and deadlines.
• Documenting project scheduling processes and maintaining records.

Skills/Requirements

• Certification as a PMI scheduling professional (PMI-SP) will be advantageous.
• A minimum of two years' experience as a project scheduler in a related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software, such as monday.com and MS Projects.
• 5+ years experience using Microsoft Projects on medium-sized projects
• Extensive experience in schedule planning and management.
• In-depth knowledge of the scope of projects within the industry.
• Advanced ability to evaluate project progress and facilitate interventions.
• Ability to keep stakeholders informed of project timelines and changes.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
  
  

The Benefits and Perks...

• Hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of your monthly hours working at your base location, subject to role requirements.
• Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life.
• Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance.
• Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions.
• Holiday: 25 days plus public holidays with the ability to purchase extra leave and your birthday off.
• Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

Clearances

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC or DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 5 years or 10 years or DV Clearance.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV setting out how you meet the above criteria